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Chiquita Winston
Douglas Capps
English 102 I01
22nd November 2014
Polonius
Introduction
This paper focuses on the character Polonius, where it delves further into his behavioral traits as depicted in the story. Act 1 scene iii and Act 2 scene ii are the main texts being used in the paper’s discussion, where the chosen character interacts with his children and the royalty respectively. The provided discussions in the paper build up in showing just how Polonius character led to his very own death, with specific negative traits of his being shed light on. See my model essay in the Content section to see what elements you need in your intro.
Act 1 scene iii
With Laertes
In the talk between Polonius and his son before his son’s journey, it is seen that Polonius chooses to first speak to his son because of his different attitude in regards to the the two children and I will show that he indeed preferred his son over his daughter. Polonius says “And you are stay’d for. There; my blessing with thee!” (citation?). Floating Quote Polonius implies that his son-unlike his daughter, is a great blessing to him. He clearly has a different attitude towards his two children and openly shows his affection for one and criticism of the other. This paragraph doesn’t really reveal a character flaw.
Still in his speech to his son before he set off for Paris, Polonius appears to be full of advices that he himself does not appreciate, and I will show that he is hypocritical, two-faced and has double standards. Topic and purpose--good He tells his "This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." (citation?). He wants his son to practices such morals and loyalty, when he himself does not. where’s your evidence that he doesn’t You can’t just say he doesn’t practice morals. This clearly shows that he is hypocritical, as he preaches water and drinks wine.
With Ophelia
Polonius proceeds to inquire from his daughter what Laertes had told her, as he is keen to know what about his daughter’s endeavors and I will show that he was criticizing towards his daughter. What's the purpose of this par? What will it reveal? After Ophelia tells him of her talk with Laertes, Polonius adds onto it and says; Affection? pooh! you speak like a green girl.” Polonius essentially equates her daughter to an unripe fruit that is not yet ready; also depicting that he did not consider her daughter to know as much as he did. This shows Polonius’ patronizing nature as he belittles his daughter in terms of intelligence.
While speaking to Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet, we see Ophelia being submissive to his father’s orders and advices however harsh, and I will show that Polonius had a leash on his daughter. He says to her- “As to give words or talk with the Lord Hamlet. Look to‘t, I charge you. Come your ways.” He is suggests that he indeed in control of her daughter as well as her relationships, and she cannot do contrary to his demands which are to be obeyed to the letter. He therefore comes across as dictatorial, demanding and controlling.
Act 2 scene ii
With King and Queen
While talking to the king and queen in a room within the castle, we see that Polonius is quick to pledge his allegiance to the winning and advantageous side, and I will show that he is a cunning schemer with no real loyalty. He tells the two that- "I assure my good liege, I hold my duty as I hold my soul, both to God and to my gracious king..." This suggests that he has put aside his initial loyalty to the former king and is ready to work with the new persons in the throne. His loyalty to the previous king is partial, as he proceeds to pledge loyalty to Claudius. He is a disloyal person with no true loyalty. Others have made this argument and it doesn’t sit well with me. It’s his job to be the king’s aid. Is he not supposed to be loyal to the new king?
In explanation of why Hamlet could be mad, it is seen that Polonius uses a lot of unnecessary literary skill in describing giving very little substantial information, and I will show that he has verbose tendencies while using over-elaborate and irritating language. He asserts to the queen- “Madam, I swear I use no art at all". He is implying his innocence in regards to such unnecessary literary skills despite the queen’s understanding. His verbose nature is irritating. This paragraph is weak. Can’t you come up with a more negative character trait?
Conclusion
Looking back at the discussed traits of Polonius as depicted in the narrative, it can indeed be inferred that his deceitful ways, lack of integrity and sincerity largely contributed to his eventual demise (Courtney, p.2). Incorrect. Quote your sources. This is a point that must however be proven by linking different events that contributed to his death. First was dictatorial and patronizing nature over her daughter; denying her freedom to love who she chose. Second was his shrewd and scheming ways that got him indulging in other people’s issues and his lack of loyalty as the third factor; where he accepted to side with and serve with a person who killed the master to whom he had previously sworn allegiance.
Work Cited
Courtney, Krystyna. “Shakespeare in Poland: selected Issues” Internet Shakespeare Editions, University of Victoria, 2003, p. 2. Medium? Italics for major works. Is this a book? If so, it’s missing the publisher.
Hibbard. G. R (ed), Hamlet, Oxford University Press, 1998, p.69-75
George Russell. "Notes on Hamlet." In Shakspeareana Genealogica. London: Macmillan & Co., 1869. pp. 299-310.
Not quoted—not sources.
Shakespeare?
All your quotes from the play lack citations. The longer quotes lack slashes where lines end.
Don’t refer to yourself by saying things like “I will show.” Notice how the sentences read fine when I cross out those phrases?
Your paragraphs could use more depth. You tend to have one quote per paragraph.
