seems to support role playing at one moment, then denounce it the next. It also becomes clear that when Hamlet is in support of role playing, he seems primed for vengeance. While supporting role playing, he says "It hath made me mad. I say we will have / no more marriage. Those that are married already, / all but one, shall live" (3.1.159-61). The 'one' Hamlet refers to is undoubtedly Claudius, which supports the link of vengeance and role playing. The next scene alludes to similar conflicts, but much more subtly.In Act 3 scene 2, while Hamlet is advising the player on how his lines should be read, he says "Suit the action to the / word, the word to the action" (3.2.18-9). If only Hamlet would follow his own advice, would his conflict be subdued. This illustrates the inconsistency within Hamlet, since he maintains separation between word and actions, while advocating that others should not. Hamlet then appraises Horatio for his objectivity and consistency. He also compliments Horatio for being true to himself, not being a role player with, Give me that man That is not passion's slave, and I will wear him In my heart's core, ay, in my heart of heart, As I do thee (3.2.76-9). At this point, Hamlet has decided he wants Horatio to watch Claudius at the play. Hamlet remains uncertain as to his uncle's guilt; moreover, he needs proof. He wants the proof from someone he admires and trusts. Hamlet tells Horatio to "[o]bserve mine uncle. If his occulted guilt / Do not itself unkernnel on one speech, / It is a damned ghost we have seen" (3.2.85-7).The proof that Hamlet requires does not defer from the role that he is supposed to play. It becomes intriguing that Hamlet's uncle is to be judged upon how he acts during the play. If Claudius is a consummate actor and does not reveal his guilt, his life will be spared. Yet, Claudius is a poor actor, and when he rises during the play Hamlet reacts with "What, frighted with false fire?" ...
