Hamlet 1.3 Polonius's "Blessing"

The transcript discusses a blessing or wish that becomes more valuable over time, akin to fatherly advice. It draws a parallel to Shakespeare's audience, who would understand the concept of seasoning wood, suggesting that the blessing improves with time.

What is the speaker's hope for the blessing given to Laertes?

• It will be ignored by Laertes.

• It will be forgotten over time.

• It will be immediately understood.

• It will become more valuable as time passes.

What does the metaphor of seasoning wood imply about the advice?

• The advice will improve and become more useful over time.

• The advice is fragile and needs protection.

• The advice is irrelevant to the audience.

• The advice is already perfect and needs no change.

Why would Shakespeare's audience understand the metaphor of seasoning wood?

• They disliked metaphors.

• They had no knowledge of wood seasoning.

• They were familiar with the process of preparing materials for building.

• They were all carpenters.

What is the ultimate outcome of the blessing according to the speaker?

• It will be rejected by Laertes.

• It will improve and be more beneficial over time.

• It will become less significant.

• It will remain unchanged.

How does the speaker relate the concept of time to the blessing?

• Time will make the blessing obsolete.

• Time will diminish the blessing's importance.

• Time will enhance the value of the blessing.

• Time has no effect on the blessing.