Polonius

Noun

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Polonius (plural Poloniuses)

A busybody who makes poor judgments.

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Additional news requires that Polonius wait to be heard: messengers from Norway inform Claudius that the King of Norway has rebuked Prince Fortinbras for attempting to re-fight his father's battles. Source: Internet

Act III Polonius forces Ophelia to return Hamlet's love letters and tokens of affection to the prince while he and Claudius watch from afar to evaluate Hamlet's reaction. Source: Internet

All three disappear: Laertes leaves, Hamlet abandons her, and Polonius dies. Source: Internet

As Polonius's son Laertes prepares to depart for a visit to France, Polonius gives him contradictory advice that culminates in the ironic maxim "to thine own self be true". Source: Internet

Hamlet feigns madness but subtly insults Polonius all the while. Source: Internet

Polonius tells Claudius and Gertrude his theory regarding Hamlet's behavior, and speaks to Hamlet in a hall of the castle to try to uncover more information. Source: Internet

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