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The prose in this scene is a series of puns and slang language. It is possible that Shakespeare did this to emphasize the playfulness in the scene while also illustrating how much Hamlet disliked Polonius with the use of insults.

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What are the consequences of hamlet bkilling polonius?

The consequences of Hamlet killing Polonius is that he planted the seeds of discord between the supporters.


Who does Polonius plan to tell of Hamlet's behavior and his suspected cause?

Polonius plans to tell Claudius. Polonius believes that it is love that is driving Hamlet insane.


What are some of the slang expressions and puns hamlet used in his first exchange with Polonius?

Hamlet has his first run-in with Polonius in Act 2 Scene 2. He calls Polonius a fishmonger, a seller of fish, which is slang for a pimp. When Polonius asks, "What is the matter?", meaning "What is the book about?" Hamlet intentionally misunderstands him as meaning "What is the problem?" in the sense of an issue between two people, and says "Between who?"


Why did Hamlet kill Polonious?

hamlet killed polonius by accident. polonius was hiding behind the arrays in gertrudes room and hamlet thought it was claudius so he stabbed him with his sword only to find that it wasnt cladius, but polonius.


What does Gertrude tell Claudius after Hamlet has killed Polonius?

Claudius does not ask Hamlet what he has done with Polonius, although Rosencrantz and Guildenstern do. He asks Hamlet where Polonius is. His lines are "Now, Hamlet, where's Polonius?" and "Where is Polonius?". Hamlet answers, first that Polonius is at supper (not where he eats but where he is eaten) and second that Polonius is in heaven (where Claudius cannot go to find him). Then he adds, "But if indeed you find him not within this month you shall nose him as you go up the stairs into the lobby."

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What are the consequences of hamlet bkilling polonius?

The consequences of Hamlet killing Polonius is that he planted the seeds of discord between the supporters.


Who does Polonius plan to tell of Hamlet's behavior and his suspected cause?

Polonius plans to tell Claudius. Polonius believes that it is love that is driving Hamlet insane.


What are some of the slang expressions and puns hamlet used in his first exchange with Polonius?

Hamlet has his first run-in with Polonius in Act 2 Scene 2. He calls Polonius a fishmonger, a seller of fish, which is slang for a pimp. When Polonius asks, "What is the matter?", meaning "What is the book about?" Hamlet intentionally misunderstands him as meaning "What is the problem?" in the sense of an issue between two people, and says "Between who?"


Why is polonius in Gerturude's bedroom?

To eavesdrop on the conversation between Gertrude and Hamlet


What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet's is mad?

he think that hamlet is going mad due the love. the love between Hamlet and Ophelia.


Who does hamlet kill in the queens closet?

Polonius


Why did Hamlet kill Polonious?

hamlet killed polonius by accident. polonius was hiding behind the arrays in gertrudes room and hamlet thought it was claudius so he stabbed him with his sword only to find that it wasnt cladius, but polonius.


What does Gertrude tell Claudius after Hamlet has killed Polonius?

Claudius does not ask Hamlet what he has done with Polonius, although Rosencrantz and Guildenstern do. He asks Hamlet where Polonius is. His lines are "Now, Hamlet, where's Polonius?" and "Where is Polonius?". Hamlet answers, first that Polonius is at supper (not where he eats but where he is eaten) and second that Polonius is in heaven (where Claudius cannot go to find him). Then he adds, "But if indeed you find him not within this month you shall nose him as you go up the stairs into the lobby."


Who is polonius in Hamlet?

Polonius is the chief counselor to the king, and also the father of Ophelia and Laertes.


What explanations does Gertrude offer for Polonius murder?

Hamlet was crazy. She follows Hamlet's instructions and says that "Hamlet hath in madness Polonius slain."


Who does hamlet stab through the curtain?

Hamlet mistakenly stabs Polonius through the curtain. He heard a noise, and, thinking it might be Claudius, immediately stabbed through the curtain.


Who is the Daughter of Polonius in Hamlet?

Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius. She is also the sister to Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet.