Hamlet is the most popular of Shakespeare's plays for theater audiences and readers. It has been acted live in countries throughout the world and has been translated into every language. Polonius is one of the major characters in Hamlet, his role in the play is of great interest to scholars. Parts of Hamlet present Polonius as a fool, whose love of his own voice leads to his constant babbling. Scholars have been analyzing the character of Polonius for centuries, and his role in Hamlet will continue to be analyzed for centuries to come.

Scholars believe that Shakespeare created Polonius as a fool because of his foolish dialogue throughout the play. Polonius granted Laertes permission to go back to school in France. While saying good-bye in his chambers, Polonius tells his son:

Of entrance to a quarrel, but, being in,

Bear't that th' opposed may beware of thee.

Give every man they ear, but few thy voice.

Take each man's censure, but reserve they judgment.

Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,

But not expressed in fancy (rich, not gaudy)

For the apparel oft proclaims the man,

And they in France of the best rank and station

Come, go with me. I will go seek the king.

This above all: to thine own self be true,

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