Polonius Flashcards
1
Q
Old P
A
“these tedious old fools”
Just after Polonius has left their confrontation in Act 2 Scene 2
2
Q
Fishy Fanny
A
“you are a fishmonger”
ridiculing him, Polonius denies it and Hamlet links it to being honest
3
Q
Post P humour
A
“I’ll lug the guts into the neighbour room”
“At supper… Not where he eats, but where he is eaten.”
Doesn’t treat him with care – merely collateral damage and sees his death as somewhat justified by his desire for revenge.
4
Q
Hamlet’s perception of P at his death
A
“thou wretched rash, intruding fool, farewell.”
Even at his death Hamlet, whilst showing he is distressed, still ridicules him
