![]() Hamlet call him a ''fishmonger'', insulting him right under his nose by referring to him as a modern day ''pimp''.Ĭlaudius once again uses flattery to achieve what he wants. This provides much needed humour at Polonius's expense. When Hamlet arrives, he makes a complete show of Polonius by pretending to be mad and using double meanings to mock Polonius to his face without Polonius noticing. ''At such time I'll loose my daughter to him. Intrusive Polonius formulates a plan to discover the cause of Hamlet's madness which of course involves his favourite past-time, eavesdropping! By doing so he further corrupts the relationship with more dishonesty. '' If circumstances lead me, I will find Where truth is hid'' this alone demonstrates that Polonius is none other then an interferer as no information can hide from him. He cannot even understand how the queen could consider him wrong! ''Hath there been such a time, That I have positively said 'Tis so,' when it proved otherwise?'' ![]() '' she took the fruits of my advice: and he, repelled, into the madness wherein now he raves'' ![]() Polonius thinks Hamlet's rejected love is the cause of his madness. Polonius interfered with the young relationship and as expected Ophelia followed his words of wisdom. This is hard to believe as his favourite hobby seems to be eavesdropping, which is later seen on many occasions. Polonius is very hypocritical, he thinks it is his duty to inform the king and queen of Ophelia and Hamlet's relationship, and that he is not simply being nosey. ''And more above hath his solicitings, As fell out by time, by means, and place, All given to mine ear'' Polonius abuses this trust by sharing this information with the King and Queen and corrupting the young and simple relationship. This trust is how Polonius comes into possession of Hamlet's love letter to Ophelia, and how he is aware of all Ophelia's and Hamlet's meetings. Polonius has brought up Ophelia to have utter trust in him, even in matters concerning her love life. ![]() Hamlet does not approve of Claudius's drinking habits and continuous celebrations '' we'll teach you to drink deep ere you depart'' He can see through his false personality, unlike the court, and doesn't think he is a suitable king. He says that the left over funeral meats could be served at the wedding. He respects his mother's wishes and does not return to Wittenburg even after all she has done to him. He stays true to himself and his feelings about his father's death in front of the court, even if it is embarrassing for his reputation. (D) Believes the ghost's appearance is some foul hidden deed coming to light and follows the ghost without hesitation as he wants the truth to come out. He tries to explain to his mother that he has not yet got over his father's sudden death, but has the right to be upset. (C) Can be very dramatic but realistic at times. (B) He is disgusted at his mother's hasty and incestuous marriage and believes that it is affecting him '' o that this too too sullied flesh would melt, thaw and resolve itself into a dew ''. (A) He is a very emotional character and displays a wide range of emotions throughout the play such as sadness/depression in Claudius's court '' but I have that within which passes show, these but the trappings and the suits of woe'', anger and self-disgust at his neglect of his task '' o what a rogue and peasant slave am I'' , bitterness '' a little more than kin and less than kind'' and humour, visible when he calls Polonius a '' fishmonger''.
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