Appearance Vs Reality/deception

Question 1

Woods 2016 ‘this relationship between…

Answer 1

‘This relationship between ‘show’ and ‘authenticity,’ ‘performances’ and ‘reality,’ preoccupies hamlet throughout the play’
- he subsequently declares his intention to ‘put antic-disposition on’ exposing verisimilitude of the play

Question 2

Hytner adaptation 2010 ‘Now I…

Answer 2

‘Now I am alone’ light goes on in background, reminds him he is permanently being watched
- the deception hamlet os subject to catalyses his depression, realises he cannot trust those around him but also utilities deception himself

Question 3

Wood ‘the prince’s difficulty in…

Answer 3

‘The prince’s difficulty in determining the difference between appearance and reality as a primary barrier that restricts him from taking action’

Question 4

Mack 20th century ‘the play within a play…

Answer 4

‘The play within a play dissolves the barriers between the fictive and the real’