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  In "Hamlet" refer to Polonius, Claudius, Hamlet, and Laertes by explaining the purpose each had and how it fell on his own head.

  Posted by o2love789741 on Nov 18, 2009 at 08:28 PM

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  In which scene does Polonius serve as a foil to Hamlet, giving Hamlet an opportunity to demonstrate both his wit and his despair?

  Posted by suelele on Nov 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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  Why does Polonius believe Hamlet has gone mad in Act 1 and 2. Support your response with reference to the play.

  Posted by jino183 on Nov 11, 2009 at 01:47 PM

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  What comments does Hamlet make that are intended for Polonius in Act 3?

  Posted by sdfsdfsdf1213 on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:44 PM

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  How is Polonius comical when we are intoduced to him in Act I scene iii?       

  Posted by ttt12 on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:39 PM

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  What are some examples of sickness and death in act 3 scene 4 in Hamlet?

  Posted by divine-lines on Oct 18, 2009 at 05:23 PM

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  How does Hamlet respond to Polonius's pompous assertion that he "will use them according to their desert"?

  Posted by gurindersandhu on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM

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  In Hamlet, what is meant by this line: If she find him not, - III,i,186 et seq.?

  Posted by jagtig on Aug 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM

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  Broadly describe the significance of the closet scene in Hamlet

  Posted by hooker on Aug 9, 2009 at 04:47 AM

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  In "Hamlet", how would I explain Polonius to be a comic actor?

  Posted by eoghan500 on Jul 22, 2009 at 04:34 AM

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  How does Polonius interpret Ophelia's frightening visit from Hamlet in Act II,i,lines 77-102? What does the audience know that Polonius does not?

  Posted by cvw on Apr 13, 2009 at 08:03 AM

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  In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what is ironic about Claudius' pleasure when he learns that Hamlet wants Claudius to watch the play?  

  Posted by alex22 on Apr 10, 2009 at 04:03 PM

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  I want to ask about Hamlet 2.2. How effective is Polonius as a bearer of news?  Is Claudius convinced?  

  Posted by supergoodoscar on Apr 4, 2009 at 01:27 PM

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  I need some examples of dramatic irony in Act 1 and Act 2 of Hamlet.

  Posted by rpg on Apr 2, 2009 at 10:38 AM

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  In Act 4, Scene 7, what is one or more reasons Claudius may have to not punish Hamlet for killing Polonius, that he does not express?

  Posted by savi65 on Mar 22, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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  Broadly describe the precepts given by Laertes to Ophelia and by Polonius to Ophelia in "Hamlet" 1.3.

  Posted by sahim on Mar 20, 2009 at 02:50 AM

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  In Hamlet, how do Claudius and Polonius define their ideas about honour in this play?

  Posted by hayls23 on Mar 3, 2009 at 08:21 PM

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  In "Hamlet" act 4 scenes 7 & 8 how does Claudius manipulate Laertes, an otherwise arguably honourable man, into his plan?

  Posted by shehbaz on Feb 28, 2009 at 04:23 PM

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  In Hamlet, why wouldn't Claudius provide a state funeral for Polonius?

  Posted by wanda21 on Feb 25, 2009 at 01:06 PM

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  Is Polonius's advice to Laertes good?

  Posted by potatobuttz on Feb 14, 2009 at 10:11 AM