Some Instances of Violation of the Maxim of Quantity, Relevance, and Manner by the Main Character (Hamlet) in Shakespeare'S Play Hamlet

The focus of this study is to analyze the extent to which the Grice‘s maxim of manner, relevance and quantity is violated by the main character in a play entitled —Hamlet‖. In addition it seeks to find out the main reasons of violation of Grice‘s maxims. In the play main character Hamlet is in condition of mental conflict. He is emotionally and mentally disturb. Due to which a kind of hatred feelings create towards other characters, and due to this emotional flow there is a great chance that he repeatedly violates the conversational maxims. Therefore it is noteworthy to take a close look at conversational exchange in such a play. The findings of this study indicate that in each and every occasion when Hamlet is engaged in conversation with other characters he is violating Grice‘s maxims in order to relief himself from mental and emotional stress. The findings reveal that Grice‘s maxims are significant for proper understanding and appreciation of literary dialogue.