hamlets inner vs outter self

12-1-00 Mr. Mac Junior English Paper: Hamlet Throughout the duration of the play Hamlet, by Shakespeare the main character portrays many different personalities or faces in an effort to hide his true feelings. The reader finds him to be very selective in whom he confides in. At times, Hamlet felt so strongly that he would not confide certain feelings with the woman whom he loved. When Hamlet felt a sense of safety and sanctuary …

… feelings in many situations. Hamlet chooses who he is true with and who he is not instinctively. When Hamlet sensed that Ophelia was spying he choose not to be straightforward to her. Also, Hamlet had people that he desired to be honest with. These people were who he felt comfortable around. All through the play Hamlet conceals his true emotion with those who he feels unworthy of being able to understand Hamlet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**