FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
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Claudius
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Hamlet
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Polonius
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Laertes
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Detailed explanation-1: -What Polonius is saying is that, even though Hamlet is talking crazy, it actually makes sense, or it has a “method.” Polonius’s assertion is ironic because he is right and wrong. Polonius believes Hamlet is acting “mad” because Hamlet’s love of Ophelia has driven him to such.
Detailed explanation-2: -Polonius. [Aside] Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t. [To Hamlet] Will you walk out of the air, my lord?
Detailed explanation-3: -29. What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet’s madness? He thinks that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia rejecting him because he is so in love with her.
Detailed explanation-4: -Polonius tells Reynaldo that he suspects the worst of Laertes and wants reports of all his dirtiest deeds gleaned from the most deceptive spying. He tells Reynaldo to look into Laertes’ life in Paris even if he needs to accuse his son falsely-‘What forgeries you please.