hamlet

             Appearance vs. Reality, to hide behind the truth
             Many of us see things as they are, but do we really know what they truly are? People hide behind the truth constantly inventing a shield for themselves because they are terrified of what people might find out. Hiding the truth can be an evil act occurring until the person gives up. Shakespeare¡¯s play Hamlet can be illustrated as a classic tale of a childlike prince trying to expose the truth about his father¡¯s death. In the beginning of the play Hamlets uncle Claudius marries his mother the queen and takes the throne. Hamlet soon finds out that the new king Claudius killed his father. The theme that remains constantly in the play is appearance vs. reality. The characters appear to be true and honest but they are incriminated with wickedness. Polonius is a good example of a characters that hides behind the truth, making it harder for Hamlet to reveal the truth.
             Polonius is the king¡¯s royal assistant. He does a lovely job of hiding reality. He acts in a controlled civilized manner knowing and willing to do evil. The difference between him and, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is that he always had bad intentions from the beginning. He always wants to keep the appearance of a loving and caring person. Polonius appears to be a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. Polonius speaks to his son about advice that sounds sincere and trusting but in reality his words are hollow with only an evil meaning.
             The only reality is that he appears to be as sincere as a convict. ¡°And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell: my blessing season this in thee!¡±(Shakespeare I, III). Polonius gives his son Laertes his blessing to go away, he sends a spy to follow him and keep an eye on him. This shows his lack of trust for anyon...

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