In a world filled with lies and illusions, reality is continually concealed with appearance. Reality is the state of things as they truly are; this includes everything that is and has been, without any hidden truths. It is the opposite of appearance which is the state of things as they seem and not their authentic form. Most things appear to be a certain way when in truth, they are different. It blinds people into thinking that things are different from their actual reality, making them oblivious. In the Play “Hamlet,” a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, some things appear to be one way, when in reality they are different. This concept is embodied by the behaviour of Hamlet, Claudius and the event of King Hamlet’s Death.
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After discovering the truth about his father's death, Hamlet began to plot his revenge against his uncle which led him to do many things that seem odd and abnormal to his natural self. To start, Hamlet intruded into Ophelia's private space and scared her without a real reason. Later, when she goes to speak to him, he tells her many contradicting statements that leave her confused. Lastly, during his interaction with his mother, he appears to be conversing with an invisible ghost which gives an impression of pure madness to his mother. Due to these actions, many assumed that he had gone crazy. However, these actions all had motive and aided his real intention which was to prove that his uncle was a murderer. As Hamlet stated, “ That I essentially am not in madness, But mad in craft.” (3.4. 188-190). During the time of his madness, he planned a play in which he obtained real proof that Claudius was his father’s killer. He also managed to deceive everyone and hid his true plan. Although he appeared crazy, in reality, he was putting an act to distract others from his real
The citizens of Denmark believe that the death of King …show more content…
After discovering the truth about his father's death, Hamlet began to plot his revenge against his uncle which led him to do many things that seem odd and abnormal to his natural self. To start, Hamlet intruded into Ophelia's private space and scared her without a real reason. Later, when she goes to speak to him, he tells her many contradicting statements that leave her confused. Lastly, during his interaction with his mother, he appears to be conversing with an invisible ghost which gives an impression of pure madness to his mother. Due to these actions, many assumed that he had gone crazy. However, these actions all had motive and aided his real intention which was to prove that his uncle was a murderer. As Hamlet stated, “ That I essentially am not in madness, But mad in craft.” (3.4. 188-190). During the time of his madness, he planned a play in which he obtained real proof that Claudius was his father’s killer. He also managed to deceive everyone and hid his true plan. Although he appeared crazy, in reality, he was putting an act to distract others from his real