Hamlet appearance vs reality

Seems madam nay it is i know not seems ( act 1 scene 2)

is a statement made by Hamlet that reflects his inner turmoil and confusion about his authentic feelings versus the false appearances he projects. This line emphasizes the theme of appearance versus reality in the play.

One may smile and smile and be a Villain (act 1 scene 5)

Hamlet after learning from the ghost that Claudius murdered king hamlet realises that people can appear friendly while being evil- Claudius pretends to be a good king but in reality he is a murderer.

God hath given you one face and you make yoursleves another(act 3 scene1)

Hamlet accuses women (Ophelia) of decpetion suggesting presenting false versions of themselves - highlights the dis-trust in appearances linking to his disillusionment with the world

To put an antic disposition on (act 1 scene 5)

is Hamlet's decision to feign madness as a strategy to investigate his father's murder and manipulate those around him. This phrase encapsulates his efforts to distinguish between his true self and the facade he presents, further exploring the theme of appearance versus reality. - tells this to Horatio.

The lady doth protest too much, methinks (act 3 scene 2)

Gertrude comments on the overly dramatic vows of the player queen in the Moustrap play - suggests that excessive declarations of honesty or loyalty can actually reveal deception.

How smart a lash that speech doth give my conscience- ( act 3 scene 1)

Claudius after hearing polonius talk about hypocrisy, realises that he himsel f is guilty of appearing virtuous while being corrupt- Claudius struggles with public image vs his private guilt.

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark (act 1 scene 4)

Marcellus senses that things in Denmark are not as they seem- Denmark appears to be stable but beneath the surface there is corruption.

This above all to thine own self be true (act 1 scene 3)

Polonius gives advice to Laertes but him himself is deceptive and manipulative- even the people who preach honesty often fail to practice it.

Do you think I am easier to be played on than a pipe (act 3 scene 2)

Hamlet questions the intentions of those around him, revealing his awareness of manipulation and deceit. He feels that he is being used as a tool by others, highlighting the theme of appearance versus reality- to his friends who were sent to spy.

As this world goes is to be one man picked out of ten thousand (act 2 scene 2)

Hamlet sarcastically tells polonius that honesty is rare- world is full of deception.

Let the doors be shut upon him that he may play the fool no where but ins own house (act 3 scene 1)

Hamlet mocks polonius impying polonious is pretending to be wise when he is a fool