Hamlet 2
I agree with the statement that Polonius, adviser in the court of King Claudius of Denmark, is a good father who desires what is best for his children. Although he may be a fussy and overcautious old man, Polonius constantly gives good advice and his best wishes to both his children, Laertes and Ophelia. Before Laertes is about to go to France, Polonius talks to him and tells him all of his good advice. While Polonius tells Laertes all of his good advice, he says, "My blessing with thee" (I.iii.61). This statement shows that Polonius really wants Laertes to be successful when he goes to France. Polonius says, "Beware of entrance to a quarrel", (I.iii.69) because he wants him to be safe. Polonius wants Laertes to stay out of trouble, and to be friendly with everyone he meets. Another point Polonius wants to make is that it is better to listen than to talk. "Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice"
(I.iii.72). Polonius believes that it is better to listen too much than to talk too much, because sometimes people who talk too much get into trouble, and others don't like them. Whereas, people who listen more than they talk rarely have others who don't like them and they don't get into much trouble. Another way Polonius tells Laertes to stay out of trouble is when he says, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be" (I.iii.80). This is important because sometimes when things are borrowed, the lender will get mad that the borrower didn't return when it was needed or the borrower ruined part of it. Even when it is an accident, it is still better to not borrow or lend anything from anyone just in case one person has a short temper. Polonius lastly and most importantly tells Laertes, "This above all to thine own self be true". This is good advice because if people are not true to themselves, then they can't really be true to anyone else. P
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Approximate Word count = 635
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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