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Essay Archive - Hamlet: The Theme of Masks
Hamlet: The Theme of Masks
In Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, there is a prevalent and almost
overwhelming theme. All throughout the play, all of the characters appear as
one thing, with one standpoint, and one outlook. However on the inside, all of
these characters are completely different. This ‘mask' theme, the way that all
of the characters portray themselves as one person on the outside and one
different one on the inside, is not in the least disguised by Shakespeare.
Claudius, the murdering king, appears to be a somewhat kind, caring, and
friendly person. But inside he is different. He is cold....
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