Hamlet 2.2 Dig Deeper: Inappropriate Innuendo

The transcript discusses Polonius's actions and metaphors regarding Ophelia's chastity. It highlights Polonius and Claudius's scheme to have Ophelia engage Hamlet in conversation while they eavesdrop. Polonius uses a farming metaphor, suggesting he will 'loose' his daughter to Hamlet, which unintentionally portrays him as an uncultured peasant. The metaphor is further reinforced when Polonius states he would resign if his theory about Hamlet is incorrect.

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