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this lengthy speech he tells his son to always listen and avoid giving advice/speaking too much. In Polonius'
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What is ironic about polonius attempt to learn about laertes' life in paris?
• If Reynaldo follows Polonius’ instruction, he will essentially ruin Laertes’ reputation while trying to gather information.
To thine own self be true is part of Hamlet's soliloquy?
No. Although the phrase does come from Hamlet, Hamlet does not speak it, as part of a soliloquy or otherwise. It is spoken by Polonius, and it is ironic, since Polonius is totally devious and deceptive and is false to many men, including his son Laertes to whom he speaks these words.
Who says brevity is the soul of wit and why is this ironic?
Polonius says it in Act 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The irony is that Polonius is a windbag to whom brevity is unknown. The person he is speaking to, Gertrude, is the mistress of the terse remark. Her comment: "More matter with less art."
What is the irony of Polonius' statement that brevity is the soul of wit?
The irony of Polonius' statement is that he himself is known for being long-winded and verbose, not brief. By claiming that brevity is the soul of wit, he unintentionally highlights his own lack of wit and self-awareness.
What is ironic about Elizabeth's warning Mr Darcy not to form hasty resentments?
Elizabeth's warning to Mr. Darcy not to form hasty resentments is ironic because she herself often jumps to conclusions and forms judgments about people quickly, as she does with Mr. Darcy. It is ironic that she offers this advice considering her own tendency to make snap judgments.
Is it ironic that the song Isn't it Ironic isn't actually ironic?
No (that was ironic).
What is the meaning of 'to thine own self be true'?
To the modern ear it means that you are healthier and happier when you act according to your own personal convictions and beliefs rather than acting to please others. This is a nice sentiment, but much harder to do than to say. Life is filled with compromizes, and we have to follow many rules and conventions that we may not agree with. As issues become more and more crucial, we have to decide how much ground we are willing to give. In life and death situations, the persons are rare who are willing to put their lives at risk in support of a deeply held conviction.Thinking about it in this way, Shakespeare's use of the line in Polonius' advice to Laertes [Hamlet] is richly ironic. Polonius has more in mind that being 'true' is being devoted to one's self-interests, in sharp contrast to the more idealistic interpretation above. So being 'true' may in fact involve acting in ways to please others, if doing so advances one's own goals or status.
What do iconic and ironic mean?
"Ironic" refers to when something happens in a way that is the opposite of what was expected, often resulting in a surprising or humorous outcome. "Iconic" refers to something that is widely recognized and representative of a particular idea, person, or thing, typically because of its excellence or significance.
What was ironic in the book slaughterhouse five?
The tone was ironic
What is ironic about hollow men?
The Epigram is fairly ironic.
What is the tone of ironic by Alanis Morisette?
The tone of "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette is sarcastic and ironic. The song discusses situations that are presented as ironic but are actually just unfortunate or coincidental, playing on the idea of situational irony.
Is it ironic that ARSEnal's manager is called ARSEne?
yes it is ironic
