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Relationship Between Polonius And Ophelia
Generally, when a story, whether it be a book or movie, is titled with a character's name, the story itself revolves around that specific character.
Thus, most readers would be able to guess that the play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, is indeed about Hamlet, the prince of Denmark.
What they do not expect, however, is to encounter a subplot that is so involved that the removal of it would cause the storyline to change
drastically. The relationships between Polonius and his children, Laertes and Ophelia, serve as an essential subplot inHamlet as they add complex
literary elements that advance the play forward and reveal key attributes about Hamlet. The advice that Polonius and his children share amongst
each other reveal the...show more content...
iii. 129ā€“130). He is telling her to spend less time with Hamlet because he feels that his vows of love are not as true as Hamlet makes them
seems to be. Just like Laertes, this advice suggests that Polonius does not think highly of Hamlet and also thinks he is childish and doesn 't
actually love Ophelia. Their advice sets up their suspicions about Hamlet which leads Polonius to set up situations that will reveal Hamlet's true
feelings and show them he is not in fact mad because of Ophelia. The advice also causes Ophelia to distance herself from Hamlet, which raises
some red flags in Hamlet's mind and causes him to think that her family has something to do with it. Laertes tried to stay out of Ophelia 's love
life for the most part, but Polonius had no problem inserting himself into his daughter's life.
Polonius uses Ophelia as a pawn and manipulates her to get information from Hamlet. When Polonius sees that Hamlet has gone mad, he thinks
it is the result of Ophelia's lack of affection. Claudius says "We have closely sent for Hamlet hither, / That he as 'twere by accident, may here
/ Affront Ophelia"(III. i. 32ā€“34). He then says that Polonius and him are going to listen to the conversation. Polonius is hoping that Hamlet
shows signs that his madness is due to Ophelia and being lovesick. Polonius is manipulating Ophelia to do whatever he wants. He doesn 't seem
to care what she wants. He just wants to be happy. First he tells her to
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Relationship Between Polonius And Ophelia

  • 1. Relationship Between Polonius And Ophelia Generally, when a story, whether it be a book or movie, is titled with a character's name, the story itself revolves around that specific character. Thus, most readers would be able to guess that the play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, is indeed about Hamlet, the prince of Denmark. What they do not expect, however, is to encounter a subplot that is so involved that the removal of it would cause the storyline to change drastically. The relationships between Polonius and his children, Laertes and Ophelia, serve as an essential subplot inHamlet as they add complex literary elements that advance the play forward and reveal key attributes about Hamlet. The advice that Polonius and his children share amongst each other reveal the...show more content... iii. 129ā€“130). He is telling her to spend less time with Hamlet because he feels that his vows of love are not as true as Hamlet makes them seems to be. Just like Laertes, this advice suggests that Polonius does not think highly of Hamlet and also thinks he is childish and doesn 't actually love Ophelia. Their advice sets up their suspicions about Hamlet which leads Polonius to set up situations that will reveal Hamlet's true feelings and show them he is not in fact mad because of Ophelia. The advice also causes Ophelia to distance herself from Hamlet, which raises some red flags in Hamlet's mind and causes him to think that her family has something to do with it. Laertes tried to stay out of Ophelia 's love life for the most part, but Polonius had no problem inserting himself into his daughter's life. Polonius uses Ophelia as a pawn and manipulates her to get information from Hamlet. When Polonius sees that Hamlet has gone mad, he thinks it is the result of Ophelia's lack of affection. Claudius says "We have closely sent for Hamlet hither, / That he as 'twere by accident, may here / Affront Ophelia"(III. i. 32ā€“34). He then says that Polonius and him are going to listen to the conversation. Polonius is hoping that Hamlet shows signs that his madness is due to Ophelia and being lovesick. Polonius is manipulating Ophelia to do whatever he wants. He doesn 't seem to care what she wants. He just wants to be happy. First he tells her to Get more content on HelpWriting.net