FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
offer herself, but not cheaply
|
|
|
pay for herself, to avoid debt.
|
|
|
attend to herself and be independent.
|
|
|
make herself irresistible to Hamlet.
|
Detailed explanation-1: -98-99) By saying “tenders, ” Ophelia means, according to the OED, “an offer of anything for acceptance” (OED, 2nd ed., s. v., “tender, ” 2).
Detailed explanation-2: -In his speech to Ophelia in Scene 3, Polonius plays on the word tender. He tells her to “tender herself more dearly, ” meaning to. offer herself, but not cheaply.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tender yourself more dearly: (1) hold yourself at a higher price; (2) take care of yourself more carefully.
Detailed explanation-4: -Polonius sternly echoes Laertes’ advice and forbids Ophelia to associate with Hamlet anymore. He tells her that Hamlet has deceived her in swearing his love and that she should see through his false vows and rebuff his affections. Ophelia pledges to obey.