![]() ![]() Described as the study of things that promote and exalt human culture.Period in the late Middle Ages from around 1400 to 1650.Shakespeare’s strategy in this is to create a unresolved guessing game for the audience, and to examine the paradoxical nature of a humanist.In Hamlet, Hamlet shows conflicting viewpoints to the audience about his thoughts and philosophy.The literary practice of deconstruction is to identify all of the contradictions about an isolated topic in a work and show how those contradictions establish meaning in the work.In being true to his personality, all Polonius does is act as a catalyst of the events of madness and suicide which claims his daughter, causes the death of his son, and leads to his own ignominious death and murder.Danielle Sullivan Drew Dolan Matt Krisch Michael Bunick A Deconstructionist's Point of View on Shakespeare's Hamlet: Humanism vs. ![]() He gives false words of guidance to Laertes, which in no way he follows himself. Polonius is the stereotypical, distrusting, and aloof person in Elsinore. He causes friction between Hamlet and Ophelia, by forcing her to end their relationship. Polonius' role in Hamlet influences the play and the characters greatly. Hamlet deliberately misinterprets Polonius' questions, "What do you read my lord," and, " What is the matter?" to which Hamlet replies with, " Words, words, words," and, " Between who?" Polonius' persistence to converse with the seemingly insane Hamlet provides the play with humour. Hamlet also assists Polonius with comic relief, and exposes Polonius as a confused, old man, rather than a deceptive one. In Act II Scene II, when one of the players delivers a heart-wrenching speech about Priam's death, Polonius interrupts to say, "This is too long," indicating boredom. His self-absorbed, long-winded, and dull personality creates humour in some of the darkest moments of the play. On the other hand, Polonius can be viewed as the character that provides the play with comic relief. He orchestrates many plans to spy on both Laertes and Hamlet, which illustrates his distrusting nature. He is only concerned with pleasing Claudius for political advancement and personal gain. Polonius is not a character who can offer liable advice, due to the extent of his exploitation of others. In his last piece of advice to his son, Laertes, he says, "To thine own self be true," yet Polonius does not live by this. In fact, Polonius is hypocritical, and gives advice that he does not follow. He is complimented by Claudius as, "A man faithful and honourable," which only encourages Polonius to believe these words. His role in Hamlet as Claudius' advisor causes his corruption to grow. Polonius and the theme of corruption go hand in hand. Polonius' role breaks Hamlet and Ophelia apart, leading them both to tragic ends. His control over Ophelia leaves her with no other choice but to, "Obey, my lord," Polonius acts as a barrier between Hamlet and Ophelia's relationship, convincing her that Hamlet is a, "Prince out of star," Furthermore, Ophelia's filial loyalty is taken advantage of by Polonius when he forces her to take part in spying on Hamlet, to further his position in court. However, unlike Laertes, Ophelia is used by Polonius. Polonius believes that, "The apparel oft proclaims the man," and Laertes too believes this. The influence Polonius holds over him enforces his manipulative role in the play. ![]() Polonius inflicts on Laertes his own views, which changes how Laertes thinks. He also conveys the theme of corruption, and spreads id through Denmark. Polonius plays a key role in William Shakespeare's, "Hamlet," He has a profound effect on several characters, including his two children, Laertes and Ophelia, Hamlet, and Claudius. Discuss the role of Polonius in the play, "Hamlet," ![]()
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