0
What Polonius says might seem like practical and wise advice. His closing exhortation, "to thy own self be true" is often sententiously quoted. The significance of this fatherly advice is that when we find out, in Act 2 Scene 1, that Polonius is sending a spy to check up on Laertes by slandering him about the town, we realize that Polonius himself is not to himself true and he is, as we increasingly find out, false to every man. He doesn't expect Laertes to listen to his wise advice, because he wouldn't think of following it himself. He is just putting on a show.
What else can I help you with?
What advice does Laertes give his sister?
He advises her not to go too far with Hamlet.
What characters in Hamlet offer advice to Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet?
Her father Polonius. Her brother Laertes.
Why is it ironic that polonius give laertes advice at this particular time?
this lengthy speech he tells his son to always listen and avoid giving advice/speaking too much. In Polonius'
What is the significance of polonius advice to laertes?
What Polonius says might seem like practical and wise advice. His closing exhortation, "to thy own self be true" is often sententiously quoted. The significance of this fatherly advice is that when we find out, in Act 2 Scene 1, that Polonius is sending a spy to check up on Laertes by slandering him about the town, we realize that Polonius himself is not to himself true and he is, as we increasingly find out, false to every man. He doesn't expect Laertes to listen to his wise advice, because he wouldn't think of following it himself. He is just putting on a show.
What advice does laertes give to his sister before going to France in Hamlet?
He tells her not to get too involved with Hamlet or her reputation might suffer if he is unable to marry her. She responds that he shouldn't give hypocritical advice which he himself wouldn't take.
Why does laertes wear rags and not bathe?
The Laertes in Hamlet doesn't do this. Are you thinking of some other Laertes?
Was Laertes a god?
No, Laertes was an argonaut and a mortal man.
Who is Laertes?
Laertes is the father of Odysseus in the Iliad and the Odyssey. Laertes is also a character in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
What is polonius advice to laertes?
Polonius tells his son several pieces of advice. He advises him to keep his thoughts to himself, to be friendly without being common or inappropriate in his actions, and have a few close friends, but keep a respectful distance from acquaintances. He tells him to be a good listener, but don't talk too much. Laertes should purchase nice clothing but nothing too gaudy that will outshine his peers. He should not borrow or lend money. He finally tells Laertes to be true to himself and this will be reflected in his authenticity with his fellow man.
What is Laertes king of?
In Greek myth Laertes was king of Ithaca.
Who was the son and successor of laertes?
In the Odyssey the son of Laertes is Odysseus.
Where does reynaldo spy on laertes?
In Paris, where Laertes has gone to study.
