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Polonius in Hamlet Overview
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Polonius in Hamlet Overview

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What motivates Polonius to spy on Hamlet?

  • A wish to mentor Hamlet in the court
  • Concern for Ophelia’s wellbeing
  • Curiosity about Hamlet’s actions
  • Desire to maintain his position and favor in the court (correct)

    • How is Polonius typically characterized in the play?

  • As a wise, yet quiet figure
  • As a verbose and meddling figure (correct)
  • As a simple and straightforward advisor
  • As a loyal friend to Hamlet

    • What event leads to Polonius's downfall?

  • He decides to leave the court
  • His political manipulations are discovered
  • He confronts Hamlet directly
  • He is killed while spying on Hamlet (correct)

    • What is one consequence of Polonius's death?

    <p>Ophelia's descent into madness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Polonius play concerning his children?

    <p>He uses them for his own political gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Polonius's character contributes to his involvement in the affairs of others?

    <p>His desire to appear wise and knowledgeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions reflects Polonius's manipulative nature?

    <p>Spying on Hamlet under the pretense of friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one implication of Polonius's verbosity in his advice to others?

    <p>It often obscures his true intentions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical mistake does Polonius make at the moment of his death?

    <p>He underestimates Hamlet's state of mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Polonius's actions lead to wider consequences in the narrative?

    <p>They catalyze a series of events culminating in tragedy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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