Appearance vs reality
Introduction Although appearance plays an important role in the modern society, it often opposes reality. William Shakespeares tragedy “Hamlet” illustrates appearance and reality conflict very well. ... ” The answer lies in the analysis of the play’s characters in the manner relating to appearance versus reality. ... Point 1 The main character, showing the appearance versus reality theme, is Prince Hamlet. ... Another example of appearance versus reality theme appearing in the play is Hamlet’s love to Ophelia. ... Appearance versus reality theme comes into readers’ view once more when Hamlet invites Claudius to the play called “The Mousetrap”. ... Point 2 Another character revealing a lot of examples of the appearance versus reality theme is Claudius. ... In reality Claudius is the murder of King Hamlet and his grief is only playacted. ... Point 3 The third character of the play “Hamlet” showing the appearance versus reality theme is Polonius. ... In reality Hamlet does love Ophelia. ... Another example of Polonius contributing to the theme of appearance versus reality occurs when he tells to the King that Hamlet is mad because of Ophelia. ... In this way one can see that Polonius pretends to be honest and respectful to every person, from his children to the King, but in reality he is selfish and only gains his personal aims. ... Hamlet appears to be insane, when in reality he is not. ... In every scene of “Hamlet” Shakespeare expands the theme of appearance versus reality through the characters, which appear as one thing on the outside, being completely different on the inside.