Question

What line from Act III of Hamlet supports the conclusion that Shakespeare is critical of actors?

for in the very torrent, tempest, and—as I may say—whirlwind of passion, you must acquire and beget a temperance, that may give it smoothness
it offends me to the soul to hear a robustious periwig-pated fellow tear a passion to tatters
but let your own discretion be your tutor: suit the action to the word, the word to the action; with this special observance
And let those that play your clowns speak no more than is set down for them

Answer 1

"It offends me to the soul to hear a robustious periwig-pated fellow tear a passion to tatters"

Step-by-step explanation:

This line is from Act III, Scene II.

Hamlet is expressing his frustration at actors who are over-the-top and melodramatic. He believes that this type of acting is offensive because it is not realistic and does not respect the audience's intelligence.