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

Claudius in the presence of council shows his true skill and ease of

trust, in the deliverance of the notation. This shows his trust and

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

caring for his subjects in front of the council, wining even more

retrieve the assets. In actuality Hamlet is sent off to wither

hidden truth about the nature of each character. As Hamlet best said

the most immediate to our throne; And with no less nobility of love

false to any man. Farewell; my blessing season this in thee!" Act 1

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

general care for Hamlet. A normal king would have become angry and

What woudlst thou have, Laertes (Act I ii, 47-50)

This shows that Claudius would let Hamlet become the next king when

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

Hamlet finds out, all contain lies and have hidden intentions within

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Approximate Word count = 1793
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)