Question

What is the purpose of Polonius’s speech to Laertes?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Polonius usually operates on rumor, innuendo, and ill-conceived plans. In this speech, Polonius actually gives Laertes, and even the audience, some good advice. These are common sense rules to live by yet many people, even today, do not heed very well. Polonius warns his son.