Polonius is one of the main characters in the play Hamlet by Shakespeare; he has a big role throughout the story before and after his death. Based on the play you can argue that Polonius is a harmless, well-meaning fool or the other way around. Polonius showed how much he cares about his son Laertes when he gives all his best advice to him before he leaves to France. Such as, "Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment. " However, afterwards Polonius fails to complete his own ideals. You can still argue that he is a fool, therefore he cannot complete his ideals, but everything he does is with good intentions. For example, he said to Laertes to be brief with his words, however when he talks to Claudius and Gertrude about Hamlet's madness for Ophelia he is exactly the opposite of brief, he talks too much without saying anything with meaning, to a point that Gertrude points out "more matter with less art. " .
However, still you can argue this all due to his foolishness. Another point to Polonius being a well-meaning fool is when Hamlet accidentally murders him. Polonius thought that Hamlet was going to murder Gertrude. Therefore, he screamed for help. Although is not the best way of helping, the intentions of saving the Queen where there. His coward way of helping got him killed because Hamlet thought it was Claudius spying. The act of spying is the dark side of Polonius, since he used this technique to keep in place Laertes he supposedly care and trusted. Although you can still argue that he spied on Laertes because he wanted to make sure he was doing everything right. Is not right to spread rumors about anybody. Especially if you plan to take it to your own advantage, because at the end it will affect Laertes himself. However, it is still arguable that Polonius intentions are good. However, his method is just pathetic. Also, if you trust somebody there is no point on spying on them.
Shakespeare's Hamlet: Secondary Characters Hamlet by William Shakespeare was likely written around 1600, but the date of composition is uncertain. ... Polonius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern loathe Hamlet. ... Hamlet realizes that he has just eradicated Polonius. ... Modern Critical Views: William Shakespeare; The Tragedies. ... Shakespeare, William. ...
In "Hamlet" William Shakespeare describes a man who has gone mad because of a ghost that he saw which led to many flaws. ... The first of Hamlets flaws is the killing of Polonius. ... After Hamlet draws his blade, runs it through the drapes, and kills Polonius. ... This flaw of Hamlets which was to be the solo revenge of Claudius brought upon the death of Gertrude, Polonius, and Laertes. ... In William Shakespeare's tragic play, Hamlet, the flaws in Hamlets decisions brought out the worst. ...
Gertrude and Claudius, written by John Updike, serves as a prequel to William Shakespeare's play entitled Hamlet. ... Claudius appears to have more emotions in the prequel in comparison to Shakespeare's play. ... Polonius aids the king and later aids Claudius, but oddly enough, his greatest aid has been towards Gertrude. ... In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet serves as the primary character. ... Polonius too has changed some what, building up a dangerous curiousity that has caused him to intrude in other's business. ...
William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet," is a prime literary example of this concept. ... In order to put on an antic disposition," (Shakespeare 1625) Hamlet's decision to act mad seems a bit strange after reading Hamlet and seeing how it ended. ... Another example is when Polonius asks if Hamlet knows who he is and hamlet replies, "Excellent well; you are a fishmonger"" (Shakespeare 1633). ... Polonius thinks he can mend Hamlets madness by getting Ophelia and Hamlet together. ... (Shakespeare 1660). ...
The Mad Hamlet William Shakespeare wrote "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark". ... William Shakespeare was born 1564 and died 1616. William Shakespeare himself, was one of the greatest play writers of all times. ... Claudius and Polonius planned to send Hamlet to England to be put to death, escorted by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. ... (V, 2) shows how Hamlet outsmarted Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Claudius, and Polonius. ...
A Fundamentally Solid Work Hamlet by William Shakespeare has remained a popular play for over four centuries because of its timeless universal appeal. ... Hamlet by Shakespeare has held its appeal in an excellent fashion due to the fact that it was exceptionally written. ... Twice Polonius remarked about the appearance of sanity in the fazade of Hamlet. ... Hamlet is remorseless after killing Polonius and sending both Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to their deaths. ... Hamlet by William Shakespeare has used its universal timeless appeal to keep it relevant in modern society. ...
In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare portrayed women as though they were substandard to men and did not need to be treated with any type of congeniality. ... Throughout the play, Shakespeare portrayed Hamlets treatment of Ophelia as disrespectful and crude in many manners. ... When Hamlet begins to act mad, Polonius comes up with the idea that keeping Ophelia away from Hamlet is the reason for his madness. Hamlet, Polonius, and Claudius use Ophelia, because of Hamlets supposed madness. ... Shakespeare's portrayal of women can also been seen through Hamlet's trea...
Hamlet William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, has interested audiences for centuries. Shakespeare's character, Hamlet, is a very mysterious person. ... Hamlet's anger also leads him to kill Polonius when he hears him hiding behind a curtain and thinks it is Claudius. ... He should have told Laertes how he killed Polonius and why. ... Hamlet further inflames the situation by accidentally killing Polonius. ...
Hamlet, by the great William Shakespeare, is a piece of work for the ages. ... William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is probably the greatest playwright of all-time. ... Hamlet informs Gertrude of Claudius" actions and then hears Polonius eaves dropping. Hamlet kills Polonius. ... Polonius spied on Hamlet's actions. ...
