Act two is a good example of the comical encounter of Polonius and Hamlet. Dr John Dover Wilson goes on to say that, “The second act of Hamlet is comedy; a comedy of masks. But the comedy does not stop there; it runs right on into the act that follows.” To put it simply, act two shows the humour in Hamlet and Polonius’ relationship, which also helps us know more about Hamlet’s ingenuity and Polonius’ incongruity (Wilson). Polonius starts his mission of spying on Hamlet but this is succeeded by Hamlet mocking Polonius. Polonius exhibits his incongruity in the following lines:
Polonius: Do you know me, my Lord?
Hamlet: Excellent, excellent well: you are a fishmonger.
Polonius: Not I my Lord. (2.2.65)

Hamlet uses the term “fishmonger” as a way