Polonius

Polonius - The Lord Chamberlain of Claudius' court, a self important, scheming old man. Polonius is the father of Laertes and Ophelia. Horatio - Hamlet's dear companion, who examined with the ruler at the college in Wittenberg. Horatio is faithful and supportive to Hamlet all through the play. After Hamlet's passing, Horatio stays alive to recount Hamlet's story. Ophelia - Polonius' girl, an excellent young lady with whom Hamlet has been infatuated. Ophelia is a sweet and honest young lady, who complies with her dad and her sibling, Laertes. Subject to men to advise her how to carry on, she offers into Polonius' plans to keep an eye on Hamlet. Indeed, even in her slip into frenzy and passing, she stays genteel, singing tunes about blossoms…

Highness King Claudius and the gracious Queen Gertrude, daughter of Polonius the sweet Ophelia and members of the court. Today we gather and mourn the departed. My mentor, Polonius was loyal to the crown, loyal to his children, and a man who possessed a ceaseless thirst for knowledge. Although he was my master, I could at times call him a friend, as he sent me on many personal journeys to help protect those he loved the most, his family. As we stand here today, we must remember the achievements…

When Polonius dies tragically after being killed by her daughter’s lover, Hamlet, it leaves a lasting impact on the main characters and the audience. Polonius’s death is a tragedy since his innocent family becomes involved in schemes of Claudius and Hamlet and these actions of their own and the royalty resulted in their downfall, which was death. Although Hamlet did not intentionally kill Polonius, he considers Polonius as a deceiving fool that dared to eavesdrop on his conversation with his…

9. What effect is created by the scenes between Hamlet and Polonius being in prose instead of poetry? The prose dialogue emphasizes the sharp wit exhibited by Hamlet and the pure disdain that Hamlet has for Polonius. The prose dialogue also shows how disconnected Polonius is from reality. The dialogue between Hamlet and Polonius is more powerful in prose because of its directness in tone, as opposed to poetic dialogue which would lose much of its punch. The effect created by the prose…

In Polonius' home, Laertes plans to leave for France. Offering his sister, Ophelia, goodbye, he alerts her against going gaga for Hamlet, who is, as indicated by Laertes, too far over her by birth to have the capacity to love her decently. Since Hamlet is capable for his own sentiments as well as for his position in the state, it might be inconceivable for him to wed her. Ophelia consents to keep Laertes' recommendation as a "guardian" near her heart yet asks him not to give her recommendation…

with poison as a way to avenge the death of sister and father. However, Polonius’ deceit had one of the biggest roles in the play due to how the nature of his deceit not only progressed the plot of the play but he also sped along the development of some of the characters. Polonius had very little time to actually be in the spotlight since Hamlet’s madness was the only thing that made him relevant towards the plot; however, despite his little significance — at least if you were counting play…

Polonius is an advisor to the King Claudius and wants to stay in power and in order to stay there he advises the king of what is goes on in the court. Polonius is the father of Laertes and Ophelia and he shows care for them. Polonius cares for Ophelia as he doesn’t want Ophelia to get hurt by Hamlet and he gives advice and gives his blessings to Laertes before he leaves to France. Polonius can be considered to be conniving, obsequious and superficial. Polonius time of being conniving will come…

Polonius’ advice in modern English would be similar to the following: “ Keep your thoughts quiet, don’t jump to conclusions. Be kind but not fake. You don’t need multiple friends, just a few trust worthy ones will be enough. Picking fights won’t get you anywhere, however avoid being pushed around. Listen to others, but keep from talking too much. Don’t let others know what you are against or for, but hear others standings on different topics. Remember a higher quality object with be more useful…

Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius establishes an egotistical persona. He believes that everything he says is right or he will find a way to prove it. Polonius gives Laertes advice, yet this is advice that he should also take. He does not live a good life if he is consistently looking for information to prove that he is right. Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.…

A bell is ringing somewhere in the in castle. That’s my cue. Let’s see what I have done wrong this time? I head up the narrow servants stairwell that leads to a side door in lord Polonius’s rooms. I am getting too old for this. “My lord what can I help you with?” I said standing to attention. Polonius was seated at his desk in the center of the room. A plate of food was next to him with a nibble taken out of it. Sun came through the window behind him forcing me to squint. “I need you to give…