... 's life all advice comes from men, her brother's advice to her in the first Act seems, at first glance to be condescending and belittling, making Hamlet's apparent love for her seem false and childish. "A toy in my blood"- a passion without meaning or depth. This advice seems highly hypocritical, Ophelia ... other hand the advice that Ophelia receives from Polonious is much less sensitive and somewhat dismissive. "Affection! Pooh!" and "Think yourself a baby." Polonious" tone is patronizing, condescending and much less thoughtful than that of Laertes. Yet Ophelia vows to obey both of thei...

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• Grade Level: High School