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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.
Jeanette Kulas
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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.
Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to France?
Reynaldo is being sent to spy on Laertes. Polonius authorizes him to accuse Laertes of all kinds of immoral behaviour to find out from his associates whether he is in fact involved in it. The fact that this will tarnish Laertes's reputation in the process does not seem to bother him.
What does polonius advise Reynaldo to do?
Reynaldo is a spy who is supposed to spy on Laertes.
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.
What does Laertes accuse Claudius of?
Laertes accuses Claudius of killing his father Polonius in Act IV, Scene V.
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 characters in Hamlet offer advice to Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet?
Her father Polonius. Her brother Laertes.
What is the significance of polonius's 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.
Who was the son of polonius?
Laertes.
Who is Laertes in hamlet play?
Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia.
What is the attitude and values laertes gives to ophelia and polonius gives to laertes?
to get a life
Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to France?
Reynaldo is being sent to spy on Laertes. Polonius authorizes him to accuse Laertes of all kinds of immoral behaviour to find out from his associates whether he is in fact involved in it. The fact that this will tarnish Laertes's reputation in the process does not seem to bother him.
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.
Who died in Hamlet?
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
Who did laertes blame for polonius death?
Laertes blamed Prince Hamlet for Polonius' death. He sought revenge against Hamlet for killing his father, believing him to be responsible for the tragedy.
What does polonius advise Reynaldo to do?
Reynaldo is a spy who is supposed to spy on Laertes.
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.
