Hamlet- Appearance Vs Reality
Hamlet one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, where the young prince of Denmark must uncover the truth about his fathers death. Hamlet a play that tells the story of a young prince who's fatherrecently died. Hamlets uncle Claudius marries his mother the queen and takes the throne. As the play is told Hamlet finds out his father was murdered by the recently crowned king. The theme that remains constant throughout the play is appearance versus reality. Things within the play appear to be true and honest but in reality are infested with evil. Many of the characters within the play hide behind a mask of falseness. Four of the main characters that hid behind this mask are Polonius, Rosencrantz (Guildenstern), the king Cluadius. From behind this mask they give the impression of a person who is sincere and genuine, in reality they are plagued with lies and evil. Their appearances will make it very difficult for Hamlet to uncover the truth. Polonius, the kings royal assistant, has a preoccupation with appearance. He always wants to keep up the appearance of a loving and caring person. Polonius appears to be a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. Polonius gives his son some advice that sounds sincere but in r
Claudius gives respect to his subjects giving the council the impression that he respects them. As Hamlet best said it somethings is rotten in Denmark That being the lies which have replaced or covered the true state of each character. Yet again Claudius keeps putting on the appearance of the honorable man. Polonius further adds to the theme appearance verses reality by ordering Ophelia to stop seeing Hamlet. Farewell; my blessing season this in thee!" Act 1 Polonius gives his son Laertes his blessing to go away, he sends a spy to follow him and keep an eye on him. Claudius is insulted by Hamlet, he asks Hamlet to stay only that his queen Gertrude wants Hamlet to stay. Polonius, Rosencrantz (Guildenstern) and the king all appear to be good and honest. In actuality Hamlet is sent off to wither because the king, Claudius knows that Hamlet knows too much and must be killed. Claudius appears to be concerned with Hamlets well being, Gertrude and council see this ,making Claudius a more deserving person to be king. Polonius helps contribute to the theme appearance verses reality by showing how his appearance is not his true nature, behind the mask there lies someone totally different. A normal king would have become angry and Hamlet would have gotten into trouble. This reveals a love and care for Hamlet to the council and Gertrude making Claudius appear to be kind, loving person: You are the most immediate to our throne; And with no less nobility of love Act I Claudius final conduct that makes him a difficult truth to uncover, is his care and want that Hamlet remain in Denmark. AsHamlet finds out, all contain lies and have hidden intentions within them. Claudius tells Hamlet that he is a admirable person for grieveingfor so long over his dads death.
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