What is the irony of Polonius says brevity is the soul of wit?

Polonius is the character of the play Hamlet whose words and speeches cannot be called short. He is almost always verbose and overly detailed, repeating his words. Consequently, his phrase “brevity is the soul of wit” contradicts his actions.

Why is it ironic that Polonius praises brevity as the soul of wit in line 90 of Act II Scene 2 and how does this relate to Hamlet’s opinion of Polonius?

What is humorously ironic about Polonius saying, “Brevity is the soul of wit”? It is because he keeps saying how he’s going to be brief but he keeps saying so much he loses the point which is, Hamlet is crazy in love.

How does Polonius prove his theory about the cause of Hamlet’s madness what plan does he suggest in order to test his theory How is this plan typical of Polonius?

Polonius explains his theory of Hamlet’s madness to the king and queen. What plans to prove his theory does Polonius propose? He wants the three of them to hide behind something and listen to a conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia.

Why does Hamlet call Polonius jephthah?

Why does Hamlet call Polonius “Jephthah, Judge of Israel”? Jephthah sacrificed his daughter and Polonius is willing to use and sacrifice Ophelia. What is Hamlet’s central dilema at the end of this scene?

Who says since brevity is the soul of wit to whom?

Polonius
‘Brevity is the soul of wit’ is a Shakespeare quote that has become one of his most enduring idioms. It is spoken by Polonius, in act 2, scene 2 of Hamlet. In modern times we talk about someone as being witty, and by that we mean a person who uses language to say something funny or amusing.

What explanation does Polonius give for Hamlet’s insanity?

Hamlet came into her room looking like he came back from hell. What reason does Polonius give for Hamlet’s insanity? Hamlet is love crazed.

What does Polonius offer to do to determine the true cause of Hamlet’s madness?

Hang out with him and report back. Polonius explains his theory of Hamlet’s madness to the king and queen. What plans to prove his theory does Polonius propose? He wants the three of them to hide behind something and listen to a conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia.

What is the significance of Hamlet’s referring to Polonius as Jephthah Jephthah’s story is interesting in this context see Judges 11/30 40?

The reference to Jephthah in “Hamlet” is by Hamlet to Polonius. In this scene Hamlet is outwitting Polonius using many literary illusions, this one being biblical. In the Bible, Jephthah prays for the help of god to win in battle, and in return, he offers the first person to walk through his door as a sacrifice.

What does Polonius say is the cause of Hamlet’s madness?

What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet’s madness? He thinks that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia rejecting him because he is so in love with her. 30.

What is Polonius plan for testing his theory?

What is Polonius’ plan for testing his theory that Hamlet is love-crazy? He wants to have Hamlet meet Ophelia. He (Polonius) will hide and eavesdrop on the conversation to determine whether or not Hamlet is love-sick.

What does Polonius believe is the very cause of Hamlet’s lunacy?

In Scene 2 when Hamlet plans to use the play to reveal whether Claudius is guilty of killing Hamlet’s father. In Scene 1 when Polonius tells the King about Hamlet’s distemper. Polonius believes that the “very cause of Hamlet’s lunacy” is his… obsession with revenge.

What is Hamlet pretending to do with Polonius?

The ghost tells him that his uncle killed him to get his crown and his wife, and makes Hamlet swear to avenge his death. Hamlet decides to pretend to be insane to make sure the king doesn’t suspect him. Ophelia, the daughter of king’s advisor, Polonius, also rejects him, adding to his melancholy.