In Act I Scene II of Hamlet, Gertrude asks Hamlet, “Why seems it so particular with thee?” Since death is common to all, she asks, why does Hamlet seem to be making such a particular fuss about his father’s death? He replies, “Seems Madam? Nay it is. I know not seems.” It is not a question of seeming, but being: His black mourning clothes are simply a true representation of his deep unhappiness. With …showed first 75 words of 4115 total…

…showed last 75 words of 4115 total…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, “something’s is rotten in Denmark,” that being the lies which have replaced or covered the true state of each character.