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Hamlet Compare And Contrast Polonius And Ophelia

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Polonius, Laertes and Ophelia are all side characters in the famous play, Hamlet written by Shakespeare, Polonius being a father to both Laertes and Ophelia. Whereas both Polonius and Laertes are overprotective of Ophelia as Ophelia is obedient to both of them. So, when both Polonius and Laetres advise Ophelia to be wary of Hamlet’s affection and attention, she follows it. However, through the advice was good, the advice was not from the heart. Laertes, Ophelia’s older brother, was the first to warn Ophelia of Hamlet’s sincerity towards her. As he takes the time to say “Fear it, Ophelia. Fear it, my dear sister,/ And keep you in the rear of your affection,/ Out of the shot and danger of desire.” (Shakespeare 1.3.33-35) He warns Ophelia to
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