As Daniel Webster, an american statesman, said once, “The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully necessary to seem to know something as to know it,”. Both Hamlet and Liars provide proof for this theory, as it interprets that people proceed with appearances rather than conveying the truth. Hamlet follows the journey of prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge on his uncle Claudius for murdering his father. The play itself was written by Shakespeare between the years of 1599 and 1602. Hamlet is among Shakespeare’s most powerful and popular works as a result of the theme given. On the other hand, Liars, written by Dennis Foon, signifies two teenagers, Jace and Lenny, both about 16 who come from very different paths of
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Both characters purposely act different for others issues as a cover up. For example, Hamlet has a specific scene in which he admits to his dearest friend that he will be acting insane to get the truth out of Claudius. “How strange or odd soe’er I bear myself As I perchance hereafter shall think meet To put an antic disposition on,” (I.v.923-925), where Hamlet decides that this would be the best way to appear to the kingdom in order to receive the truth that he desires. In other words, Hamlet's plan is based around pretending to be someone he is not. The convolution is that nearly everyone is placing a mask over their face metaphorically. Going back to the beginning, Hamlet similarly is still in mourning about his father’s death after two months,”Seems, madam? Nay, it is, I know not ‘seems’,” (I.ii.75-76). Hamlet tends to only investigate other people and has an obsession with who appears to be delusive. On the other hand, in the play Liars, Lenny’s dad conceals the fact that he is married to an alcoholic. “I can’t afford to be weak or confused..” (Foon 78), after Lenny argues to her dad that her mom needs some professional help, he seems to avoid the situation. However, Lenny does consider that her dad, in reality, does want his wife to get help but is perturbed about his own career and preferences. In short, both plays are able to express the character's emotion …show more content…
Hamlet arises his conflict, character traits, and presents symbolism through his actions and poetic words. The play specifically focuses on the theme in order to adjust character's purpose throughout. Similarly, Liars justifies the theme with four different characters and their actions. Their actions tend to affect one another which causes a nonstop cycle of appearing to be something they are not. Both prove that influenziation comes from what one sees. The world judges with their eyes and other senses. However, just because this is the case, it does not mean that the truth will never be considered. As for Hamlet, he was killed, but still received the revenge he yearned. Lenny and Jace’s story confirmed that each character did not seem who they truly were. Appearances can be considered a glimpse of the unknown and
Both characters purposely act different for others issues as a cover up. For example, Hamlet has a specific scene in which he admits to his dearest friend that he will be acting insane to get the truth out of Claudius. “How strange or odd soe’er I bear myself As I perchance hereafter shall think meet To put an antic disposition on,” (I.v.923-925), where Hamlet decides that this would be the best way to appear to the kingdom in order to receive the truth that he desires. In other words, Hamlet's plan is based around pretending to be someone he is not. The convolution is that nearly everyone is placing a mask over their face metaphorically. Going back to the beginning, Hamlet similarly is still in mourning about his father’s death after two months,”Seems, madam? Nay, it is, I know not ‘seems’,” (I.ii.75-76). Hamlet tends to only investigate other people and has an obsession with who appears to be delusive. On the other hand, in the play Liars, Lenny’s dad conceals the fact that he is married to an alcoholic. “I can’t afford to be weak or confused..” (Foon 78), after Lenny argues to her dad that her mom needs some professional help, he seems to avoid the situation. However, Lenny does consider that her dad, in reality, does want his wife to get help but is perturbed about his own career and preferences. In short, both plays are able to express the character's emotion …show more content…
Hamlet arises his conflict, character traits, and presents symbolism through his actions and poetic words. The play specifically focuses on the theme in order to adjust character's purpose throughout. Similarly, Liars justifies the theme with four different characters and their actions. Their actions tend to affect one another which causes a nonstop cycle of appearing to be something they are not. Both prove that influenziation comes from what one sees. The world judges with their eyes and other senses. However, just because this is the case, it does not mean that the truth will never be considered. As for Hamlet, he was killed, but still received the revenge he yearned. Lenny and Jace’s story confirmed that each character did not seem who they truly were. Appearances can be considered a glimpse of the unknown and