Act 2 Scene 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in this scene?
A
-Claudius asks Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to spy on Hamlet.
-Fortinbras is allowed ‘quiet pass’ through Denmark
-Polonius and Claudius to watch next time Hamlet meets with Ophelia
2
Q
Polonius instructs Reynaldo to ‘put on him what forgeries you please’. How does Shakespeare present Polonius here?
A
This presents Polonius as commanding and controlling
3
Q
How does Reynaldo respond to Polonius’ suggestions?
A
he is shocked and states that doing that would dishonour him
4
Q
Polonius’ surprising response to Ophelia’s ‘affrighted’ behaviour is that ‘Go we to the king’. What does Shakespeare reiterate here about Polonius as an individual and a parent?
A
Polonius is an opportunist and seeking to gain advantage
