ABSTRACT
To demonstrate the wisdom of William Shakespeare requires lessons in life and not the fiery passions of one’s younger years. Let us thank heaven that God has granted Martin Bergmann a long life, both for him to profit from his long experience as a psychoanalyst as well as to conduct this chapter of Shakespeare. The author selected the most well-known play, one considered Shakespeare’s masterpiece and the object of innumerable commentaries: Hamlet. When the ghost finally descends into hell, Hamlet is seized by a veritable frenzy, while treating the phantom in an almost flippant manner, a sign of uncontrolled jubilation. When Hamlet later sees the actors arrive, he rejoices and plays with them, improvising as if one of them. Hamlet later decides that the play will be the trap in which he will catch the conscience of the king. Meantime, while preparing the actors for their play, Hamlet recommends the natural approach, that is to say, truth in their interpretation.
