1. Hamlet Is Only Skin Deep
Polonius, the king's royal assistant, has a preoccupation with appearance. ... Polonius seems to be a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. ... Polonius gives his advice only to appear to be the loving caring father. ... Polonius further adds to the theme of appearance verses reality by ordering Ophelia to stop seeing Hamlet. ... In actuality Hamlet is sent off to whither because the king, Claudius knows that Hamlet knows too much and must be killed. ...
- Word Count: 835
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School