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The theme that remains visible throughout the entire play is that of appearance versus reality. Things within the play appear to be true but in reality they are contaminated with falsehood. ... From behind this deceitf they give the impression of a person
who is sincere and true, when in reality they are overwhelmed with lies and
deceit.
Polonius has an obsession with his own appearance always looking for a way to improve his own status. He always wants to keep up an appearance of a loving and caring person. ... The reality is that he only tries to look good rather than actually be good. ... This shows his lack of trust for all people; he gives the appearance of a father who trusts his son to go off on his own. ... Polonius further adds to the theme appearance verses reality by telling Ophelia to stop seeing Hamlet. He lies to her telling her that Hamlet is not in love with her and he only lusts for her. ... Through the play Polonius hides behind his deceitfulness appearing to be a loving person, but in reality Polonius lies, manipulates people and spies on them constantly.
Approximate Word count = 904
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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