Figurative Languag

In Hamlet we see figurative language in many aspects of the play to give either comic relief or to add to the overall dramatics of the play.  We see dramatical irony at a very pivotal point in the play that is a huge turning point for Hamlet and his demise.  We see this dramtical irony when Hamlet is going on his rant and rave on his mother and insulting and belittling her, then the Ghost shows up.  Everyone in the audience and the reader know that the Ghost is there, but Gertrude has no idea.  This is important because while Hamlet is acting crazy, the proof that the Gertrude gets to make sure he is crazy is that Gertrude is unable to see that the Ghost is there, leading her to believe that Hamlet is talking to the air.  This dramitical irony, where the reader and audience know something that the actor does not, is extremely pivotal as if Gertrude had known he was talking to a Ghost, then she would not have looked at Hamlet in a way that he is actually crazy.  Maybe that he is frustrated and upset, but not crazy.  Once she sees this, then she confirms his insanity and lets Claudius know about it so that he is also informed about his mental insanity so that the King can take action.  One little thing like the Ghost appearing to everyone, could have altered the events.