In many of Shakespeare’s plays, we can see the definite use of appearance versus reality. Appearance versus reality is such a popular tool that is used in Shakespeare’s masterpieces because it can be seen in our everyday lives. There are many occasions where we portray ourselves to be someone we are not as well as times when we see other people for what they are not. One of the most prominent plays in …showed first 75 words of 1016 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1016 total…his father. Hamlet’s madness is feigned because he openly declares his madness; he does not act on impulse, and is in constant contact with Horatio. Someone who openly proclaims that they are crazy is not really crazy. It’s just an attempt to gain some attention. His plans are thoroughly planned out, in which case he is in a state of mind of a rational person who knows the difference between right and wrong.