In Hamlet, appearance is everything. Throughout the play, several "shows" are put on, each unique, yet similar. One is a play, one is feigned insanity, another the crafty work of a spy–but they are all used to provoke a reaction or gain information. They are used for manipulation. Hamlet uses a modified version of a play to gauge the guilt of his uncle while his acting crazy helps keep the king and queen off his trail.
10 September, 2011
Reminiscing
My previous experiences with Shakespeare consist of the rather ordinary encounters one has with such things in grade school. I remember, in fourth grade, reading and acting (in a minor role, mind you) in A Midsummer Night's Dream. My classmates and I designed the set and our costumes. After that, I recall making a decision in my mind that I should be a playwright. Unfortunately, that thought didn't last long.
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