Polonius’s theory of Hamlets so called “madness” as he states to Claudius, is the result of “neglected love.” Polonius has a daughter, Ophelia, who is viewed as a beautiful woman. You c

Polonius belief is wrong, though Hamlet may be fond of her; the true cause of his erratic behavior is his fathers death. You could argue that Hamlets neglected love amplifies his behavior, but again it is not the motive for his behavior. The circumstances that led to Claudius to take the throne has Hamlets head in an uproar.

Polonius’ ignorance leads him to his own death. Within his conversation with Claudius, and expressing his reasoning for Hamlets behavior he recommends that he will act as a set of ears for the king, hiding in the queens’ room to hear a private conversation between Gertrude and Hamlet. The conversation would be aimed at coercing Hamlets reasoning for his behavior. After the talk Polonius would then himself report to the kings’ quarters and disclose what he has learned.

ould say that Hamlet is fond of Ophelia and would like to court her, but because of warnings from her father and brother Laertes, Oph

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