... is to a bawd that the force of honesty can translate beauty into his likeness" (1083, line 112). Thus, Hamlet is stating that the inner and outer self cannot be linked, yet acting or role playing, transforms ones inner self to match the exterior show. In this sense, Hamlet would not have any problems taking action, if only he was able to act ... lines should be read, he says "Suit the action to the word, the word to the action" (1086, line 15). If only Hamlet would follow his own advice, would his conflict be subdued. This illustrates the inconsistency within Hamlet, since he maintains ...

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