Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: Fatherly Advice

The transcript explores Hamlet's vow to focus solely on avenging his father's death, contrasting it with Polonius's extensive advice to Laertes. While Polonius's guidance aligns with social norms, Hamlet's father's command stands in opposition. Hamlet's phrase 'All Saws of Books' critiques proverbial advice like Polonius's. Despite his intent to focus, Hamlet's thoughts wander, reflecting his complex mental state.

How does Hamlet's father's command differ from Polonius's advice to Laertes?

• Hamlet's father gives one command, while Polonius gives multiple.

• Hamlet's father gives multiple commands, while Polonius gives one.

• Both give a single command.

• Both give multiple commands.

What does Polonius's advice to Laertes primarily reinforce?

• Isolation

• Social norms

• Rebellion

• Individualism

What does Hamlet's phrase 'All Saws of Books' refer to?

• His own thoughts

• Proverbial advice like Polonius's

• The ghost's message

• His father's command

What image does the phrase 'basa matter' evoke in Hamlet's mind?

• Polonius

• His mother

• Laertes

• His father

What is a notable characteristic of Hamlet's thought process?

• It is linear and focused.

• It is chaotic and disconnected.

• It is constantly making connections.

• It is easily influenced by others.