he gives the appearance of a confident father who
             trusts his son to go off on his own. In reality he lies about his
             trust for his son by sending a spy to watch him. His advice he gives
             his son is rehearsed and only said to give the appearance of a loving
             father. Polonius further adds to the theme appearance verses reality
             by ordering Ophelia to stop seeing Hamlet. He lies to her telling her
             that Hamlet does not love her, he only lusts for her, in truth he does
             love her: Ay, springes to catch woodcocks. I do know, When the blood
             burns , how prodigal the soul Through the play Polonius hids behind
             his mask appearing to be honest loving parent. In reality Polonius
             lies, manipulates people and eavesdrops on peoples conversation.
             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.
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