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Madness in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

2 classic novels and plays that explore madness — take a quiz on each, then compare how the writers handle the theme of madness.

Books about madness

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Hamlet

William Shakespeare · 11 quizzes · 35 questions

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Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad · 7 quizzes · 25 questions

Theme quizzes

Hamlet themes quiz

Madness essay ideas

Compare how Shakespeare (Hamlet) and Conrad (Heart of Darkness) present madness.
Which of these texts gives the most hopeful view of madness? Explain with close reference.

Other themes

Power Love Appearance and reality Reputation Class Family Friendship Gender Marriage Prejudice Transformation Ambition Colonialism Deception Fate and free will Guilt Identity Money Revenge Betrayal Civilisation and savagery Corruption Dreams Freedom Honour Inheritance Kingship Magic Masculinity Propaganda Social class Society The american dream Theatre Time Totalitarianism Trust Wit

Frequently asked questions

Which books explore madness?

Hamlet (William Shakespeare), Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad).

How do I write an essay about madness?

Pick two or three key moments where madness matters, explain what the writer shows about it at each point, and how that view changes by the end. The theme quizzes and essay questions on each book page help you find those moments.

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