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The twins show
there appearance of being Hamlets friends but in truth they have a hidden reason
for visiting with Hamlet. Both show that it will be very difficult for Hamlet to
uncover the fidelity hidden within the lies. Claudius the king of Denmark
conduct in council gives him the appearance of an Honest and honorable man. In
Act one scene two Claudius in the presence of council shows his true skill and
ease of manner at speaking. Claudius speaks well of the spent king by showing a
general love for him by all his subjects. Claudius show respect for the old
sovereign by speaking kind words of him. In reality he cares little for the old
king, he speaks kindly only to give the appearance of loving brother. Though yet
of Hamlet our dear brother's death The memory be green, and that it us befitted
To bear our hearts in grief, and our whole kingdom To be contracted in one brow
of woe Act I As Claudius sends Voltimand and Cornelius off to give the king of
Norway the message of Fortibras, he thanks and gives them complete trust, in the
deliverance of the notation.
This shows his trust and caring for his subjects in
front of the council, wining even more consent from the council: We doubt it
nothing: heartily farewell. Act I Claudius increases his appearance of a honest
and honorable man, in front of the council by showing his respect for Polonius.
He gives him the power to let his son Laertes stay or leave for Norway. Claudius
speaks highly of Polonius giving him thanks and saying the he was responsible
for Claudius becoming king: The head is not more native to the heart, The hand
more instrumental to the mouth, Than is the throne of Denmark to thy father.
What woudlst thou have, Laertes(Act I ii, 47-50) This council would see this as
a man who greatly respects his subjects and cares for them. This adds to the
difficulty of uncovering the truth for Hamlet later. Hamlet enters the council
chamber and speaks with Claudius. The king (Claudius) speaks with Hamlet seeming
to be concerned with Hamlet.
He gives advice that over grieveing is not healthy,
this shows a concern for Hamlets well being. This conduct of Claudius gives him
the appearance of being kind in front of council that accepts him even more for
his family values: How is it that the clouds still hang on you? Act I Claudius
appears to be even more caring when insulted by Hamlet he still shows love and
general care for Hamlet. A normal king would have become angry and Hamlet would
have gotten into trouble. Claudius shows the council that he is understanding of
Hamlet's grief over his father: A little more than kin, and less than kind. Act
I . Claudius gives Hamlet advice that over grieveing can be harmful and not
healthy. Claudius tells Hamlet that he is a admirable person for grieveing for
so long over his dads death. Yet again Claudius keeps putting on the appearance
of the honorable man. Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet,
To give
these mourning duties to your father: But, you must know, you father lost a
father; That father lost, lost his; and the survivor bound In filial obligation
for some term To do obsequious sorrow; but to persever In obstinate condolement
is a course Act I Claudius further makes it difficult to uncover the truth by
announcing that Hamlet is next in line for the throne of Denmark. This shows
that Claudius would let Hamlet become the next king when he is gone. This
reveals a love and care for Hamlet to the council and Gertrude making Claudius
appear to be kind, loving person: You are the most immediate to our throne; And
with no less nobility of love Act I Claudius final conduct that makes him a
difficult truth to uncover, is his care and want that Hamlet remain in Denmark.
Claudius is insulted by Hamlet, he asks Hamlet to stay only that his queen
Gertrude wants Hamlet to stay. Claudius appears to be concerned with Hamlets
well being, Gertrude and council see this ,making Claudius a more deserving
person to be king.
As Claudius speaks in council he gives the appearance of
someone who is a deserving person that should be king. Claudius is voted in as
king meaning he is already approved by everyone. Claudius gives respect to his
subjects giving the council the impression that he respects them. The king shows
general concern for Hamlet, his nephew. This will make it very difficult to
prove the truth about Claudius in the future for he has not only, one the love
and respect of council (that voted him in). But also has prevented a attack on
Denmark (from Fortinbras) proving that he is good king that can protect the
state from harm. Claudius makes it very difficult for Hamlet to uncover the
truth about the true nature of Claudius in the future. Through the characters
within the play all help to show the theme, that being appearance verses
reality. Polonius, Rosencrantz (Guildenstern) and the king all appear to be good
and honest. As Hamlet finds out, all contain lies and have hidden intentions
within them. As each character is presented in the play all appear to be good
and honest making it a difficult task for Hamlet to uncover the hidden truth
about the nature of each character. As Hamlet best said it somethings is rotten
in Denmark That being the lies which have replaced or covered the true state of
each character.
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