prince of Denmark must uncover the truth about his fathers death.

Hamlet a play that tells the story of a young prince who's father

recently 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. There appearance will make it very difficult for Hamlet to

uncover the truth, the characters hide behind.

Polonius the kings royal assistant has a preoccupation with

appearance. He always wants to keep up the appearance of loving and

caring person. Polonius appears like a man who loves and cares about

As Claudius sends Voltimand and Cornelius off to give the king of

Polonius helps contribute to the theme appearance verses reality by

sincere but in reality it is rehearsed, hollow and without feeling.

uncover, is his care and want that Hamlet remain in Denmark. Claudius

In obstinate condolement is a course Act I

Claudius further makes it difficult to uncover the truth by

than kin, and less than kind. Act I . Claudius gives Hamlet advice

they are asked by the king to find out the truth by hiding within a

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Approximate Word count = 1790
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)