The Games of the Mind-Hamlet Act 2

Though it does not seem like Hamlet is really that connected to Ophelia from the first act, she is the first one to see him as his mad self. It is probably the most odd scene yet in the play the description of Hamlet entrance to Ophelia's room and doing what it was that he did. Which was to stand there saying nothing while holding her wrist and then walking out he door while keeping his eyes back at her. As the theme of madness starts to play its role in the play, I think that it was very smart for Hamlet to start with Ophelia to begin his reputation as crazy. First, Ophelia's father is Polonius which is right hand to the king and also someone who is likely to tell the king right away whatever his daughter would tell him. Second, if Ophelia believes, than everyone will believe. Doing this also gives some insight to Hamlet. We know that he was told by the Ghost of his father that he must get revenge without putting his own soul at stake. We see that Hamlet is actually very smart in his choices and he knows what he is doing especially the choice to become mad. As Act 2 unfolds we see Hamlet's mind in a new way as he becomes crazy, or smart.