| Describe the conversation between Laertes and Ophelia | Laertes gives parting words to Ophelia. |
| Why does Laertes warn Ophelia not to place too much hope in Hamlet’s attentions on her? | Laertes thinks that Hamlet’s affections are not genuine and that she shouldn’t get her hopes up. |
| What does Laertes say must govern Hamlet’s marriage choice? | His choice depends on his mental state. |
| Describe the conversations between Polonius and his children. | Polonius gives several pieces of advice to Laertes and Ophelia. He acts very fatherly. |
| Paraphrase:”Give thy thoughts no tongue, / Nor any unproportioned thought his act.” | Think before you speak. |
| Paraphrase:”Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice;” | Listen to all and be fair, and do not give an overwhekming opinion. |
| Paraphrase:”Neither a borrower nor a lender be; / For a loan oft loses both itself and friend, ….” | Borrowing and lending can ruin friendships and other relationships. |
| What advice does Polonius give to Ophelia. | Do not trust Hamlet. His attentions are mainly sexual and do not mean anything. |
| How does Ophelia respond to her father’s advice? | He is surprised, but she obeys. |
Hamlet: Act I – scene iii
July 12, 2019