Part one of term paper
In Hamlet, the young prince of Denmark uncovers not only the truth behind his father's death, but also the hypocrisy of those surrounding him. Claudius, Polonius, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, in particular, go out of their way to appear true and honorable when in fact, they are being completely insincere. Hamlet himself hides behind ...

Part two of term paper
... to uncover the mask they too hide behind. Polonius, the king's royal assistant has a preoccupation with appearance. He always wants to keep up the demeanor of a loving and caring person, especially for his children. With Laertes, he speaks to him in what most would think is a sincere and wise manner; however his advise is nothing but hollow words without feeling. As he says: borrowing dulleth edge of husbandry. This above all, to thine own self be true,/ And it must follow, as the night th ...