Hamlet was a wonderful drama that undoubtedly entertained the reader. One theme in particular played a major role in the outcome of many peoples lives. There is a major difference between the appearance of something versus its reality. There are many points throughout Hamlet that show this to be true. Some examples include, the appearance of the ghost, Gertrude, Claudias, and a few others. All of them played a specific role in determining Hamlet’s faith. There are multiple scenarios where Hamlet falls into deciding what appears to be true and what is actually true. Hamlet fights within himself to perceive the reality of his situations. Hamlet has a desire to see through many appearances to reality, which ultimately heightens conflict within the play. There is a constant state of wonder throughout the play Hamlet. Not just Hamlet, but everyone wants to know what each other is thinking. Appearance versus reality plays to their thinking of one another. One of the first instances where appearance versus reality takes a role is when the queen and Hamlet are speaking to one another. It is first stated by the queen, “It it be, Why seems it so particular with thee?” Hamlet responded with, “Seems, madam! Nay, it is; I know not seems” (1.2.76-78). There is a major difference between “seems” and “is.” The word “seems” refers to the appearance and “is” refers to the reality of the situation. Hamlet is ultimately searching for the truth throughout the play. He feels