Hamlet : Madness. The conceived madness of Hamlet is a ploy of Shakespeare's to capture the audience's attention. Hamlet's madness at times seems feigned and at times real. The complexity of his character allows the writer then, to retain the reader's attention and becomes more an act than a real issue. 3 pgs. No sources listed. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 0 source(s) listed Filename: 10432 Hamlet Madness.doc Price: 26.85