Mr. Sullivan, my 12th grade English teacher, made us dress up in Burger King crowns and sword fight with paper towel tubes to make sense of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Here at the American School in Guadalajara we are going to use the internet instead. In the posts below, follow us as we seek to understand why this really is the greatest play in the English language.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
I, iii
Summarize the advice Polonius gives to his son Laertes.Does he seem wise or a foolish?Does it remind you of any advice your parents or grandparents have ever given you?
My mom’s advices are quite different to my dad’s advices but they always agree in some points. It does reminds me of many times both of my parents have told me to be careful with my relationships. To trust but don’t trust blindly, to love but not getting to the point where it is an obsession, since you can never know how things will end out. They always talk about respect and taking good decisions. They only want what is best for me. They also tell me to think before I act, and to always think about the consequences. I guess every parent does this, and it is in the hands of the listener to take what its useful and leave what is not. Alexia Hdez =)
Polonious gave to his son, Laertes, very wise advices. If he follows them, he would not only protect his honor, pride and status, but will avoid problems with other individuals. He basically told him to keep his worthy friends as close as possible, be polite, educated, "classy" and avoid any money matters. In other words to be a balanced man. Polonious advice remembers me of one simple advice my father gave me some years ago. He noticed that in a discussion I was ruthless and I didn´t let my opponent speak at all. To make things worst, I made a fool of myself because I started speaking nonesense and contradicting myself. After that, my father told me, "When speaking to someone, let them speak, swallow your pride, pay attention to what they say (people usually contradict themselves)and think before saying something. By doing this, I can assure you will make your point, but most important, you will learns something you didn´t know, since people always have somethig to teach. "
Yes, it reminds me of an advice that my mom use to give to everyone. Friends, good friends, you got to take care of like Polonius tells Laertes. Those you value and respect you must take care of them and keep them near. I suppose Polonius told this to Laertes more in the sense of interest in a person for money, status or something that could be “beneficial” for the family. And my mom was talking more of respecting and caring for my friends.
The advices that Polonius gives to Laertes are very true and very important. My dad used to give me those kind of advices, like if you are in a new place don't trust anybody, except familiars. He also gave the advice of not talking to weird people and not telling them nothing specific about me. I learned a lot from these advices that he taught me.
The advices that Polonious gave to Leartes are very precise. All of the advices are really specific and certain, and helpful in every aspect of any human. It reminds me of an advice that my granfather gave me onces he ssaid to me "Sabina,take care of your intelligence and honor" I think that in some ways is a summary of what Polonius said to his son. All the advices that a mom, dad, or any family memeber are always for our own good, even though maybe some times that adives are very exageradted.
The advice Polonius gave to his son and daughter was of importance. He tells Laertes not to be a fool of himself in France. To be kind and respectful, to speak well and say no vulgarities etc. Then he tells her daugther that she should stop seing Hamlet, cause it ruined his reputation to have a "slut" daughter. These wise advices reminded me when my mom and my dad told my siblings and I to behave well were ever we where and never let anybody take advantage of us in a bad way.
The advices that Polonius gave to Laertes speak more to me than the ones he gave her daughter. My father always used to sermon me about friends and relationships, which frisndhips to keep close and cherish and choosing people who are really worth staying with. To treat respectully stranges, but not to give them enough confidence; in other words, to be picky and to choose well the people I hang around with. These advices will stay with me for my whole life, and probably I will teach them to my kids.
The advise polonius gave to his son was a really important one that they will need to put in practice. This advice was almost the same as one that my dad gave to me when i was younger. He told me that never talk to strangers and if i did i should gave personal information to others. If i once talk to an extrager my father told me that i shouldnt talk that much and let the other person talk a lot so i can really know what type of person is and by hearing the way he talks i would know what are they looking for and i would loose me honor or pride.
The advice Polonius gives to his son is very wise. His advice is mostly to preserve the good reputation he has, to be a gentleman, be a trutful man and elect the real friends that will be with him. He also says that he should never accept or give away money to others because youll never know if he will pay you back. It reminds me of my father giving me advice because he always tells me to dress good to give a good impression to people and chose the real friends I want for life.
The advice Polonius gives to Laertes reminds me of my dad's speech i've heard several times. He always tells me to be careful with my reputation and who i hang out with, to think before i act because one bad call will mark me for the rest of my life. People love to talk, and I should be carefull not to give them anything to talk about. Not only do people talk, but it is true that people always see the bad stuff; a person can do 9 good things, but 1 bad thing, and he/she will be remembered for that. My dad also tells me to identify who is my friend and who is "some i know pretty well." Never to be naive.
What Polonius said to his both son's reminds me of many times that my parents have placed myself in that position. Often I hear my parents tell me that I must choose my friends wisely, that I should dress nicely and not call to much attention. I try to listen to them but not entirely, I guess back in Hamlet's days they really did have to obbey. -Bryan Hernandez
As Polonius my father has also given me many speeches recomending me to do many important things in my life as to always be respectful and hardworking in all what I do.As always my father is always telling me to be wise in my life to have good relations and friends that will show me the correct way through life. To always have my point of view and not to be someones follower, to be like myself. And most of all he has told me to follow all his good examples always to take care of myself not to be a ridiculous person getting drunk. In life its always good to follow someones knowledge.
Polonius advice was very truthfull and it shows how he wants to protect his son. He mentions not to give to much away a and this is something my mom always tells me, to not give to much information etc to someone. I believe his adivice is very legitimate and is an example of a father trying to give his son freedom but also being taken care of.
My mom’s advices are quite different to my dad’s advices but they always agree in some points. It does reminds me of many times both of my parents have told me to be careful with my relationships. To trust but don’t trust blindly, to love but not getting to the point where it is an obsession, since you can never know how things will end out. They always talk about respect and taking good decisions. They only want what is best for me. They also tell me to think before I act, and to always think about the consequences. I guess every parent does this, and it is in the hands of the listener to take what its useful and leave what is not.
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Javier Rodriguez
ReplyDeletePolonious gave to his son, Laertes, very wise advices. If he follows them, he would not only protect his honor, pride and status, but will avoid problems with other individuals. He basically told him to keep his worthy friends as close as possible, be polite, educated, "classy" and avoid any money matters. In other words to be a balanced man. Polonious advice remembers me of one simple advice my father gave me some years ago. He noticed that in a discussion I was ruthless and I didn´t let my opponent speak at all. To make things worst, I made a fool of myself because I started speaking nonesense and contradicting myself. After that, my father told me, "When speaking to someone, let them speak, swallow your pride, pay attention to what they say (people usually contradict themselves)and think before saying something. By doing this, I can assure you will make your point, but most important, you will learns something you didn´t know, since people always have somethig to teach. "
Ana Pau Calderon
ReplyDeleteYes, it reminds me of an advice that my mom use to give to everyone. Friends, good friends, you got to take care of like Polonius tells Laertes. Those you value and respect you must take care of them and keep them near. I suppose Polonius told this to Laertes more in the sense of interest in a person for money, status or something that could be “beneficial” for the family. And my mom was talking more of respecting and caring for my friends.
Gerardo Hernandez
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The advices that Polonius gives to Laertes are very true and very important. My dad used to give me those kind of advices, like if you are in a new place don't trust anybody, except familiars. He also gave the advice of not talking to weird people and not telling them nothing specific about me. I learned a lot from these advices that he taught me.
The advices that Polonious gave to Leartes are very precise. All of the advices are really specific and certain, and helpful in every aspect of any human. It reminds me of an advice that my granfather gave me onces he ssaid to me "Sabina,take care of your intelligence and honor" I think that in some ways is a summary of what Polonius said to his son. All the advices that a mom, dad, or any family memeber are always for our own good, even though maybe some times that adives are very exageradted.
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Julio Riestra
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The advice Polonius gave to his son and daughter was of importance. He tells Laertes not to be a fool of himself in France. To be kind and respectful, to speak well and say no vulgarities etc. Then he tells her daugther that she should stop seing Hamlet, cause it ruined his reputation to have a "slut" daughter. These wise advices reminded me when my mom and my dad told my siblings and I to behave well were ever we where and never let anybody take advantage of us in a bad way.
The advices that Polonius gave to Laertes speak more to me than the ones he gave her daughter. My father always used to sermon me about friends and relationships, which frisndhips to keep close and cherish and choosing people who are really worth staying with. To treat respectully stranges, but not to give them enough confidence; in other words, to be picky and to choose well the people I hang around with. These advices will stay with me for my whole life, and probably I will teach them to my kids.
ReplyDeleteThe advise polonius gave to his son was a really important one that they will need to put in practice. This advice was almost the same as one that my dad gave to me when i was younger. He told me that never talk to strangers and if i did i should gave personal information to others. If i once talk to an extrager my father told me that i shouldnt talk that much and let the other person talk a lot so i can really know what type of person is and by hearing the way he talks i would know what are they looking for and i would loose me honor or pride.
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Miguel Marquez
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The advice Polonius gives to his son is very wise. His advice is mostly to preserve the good reputation he has, to be a gentleman, be a trutful man and elect the real friends that will be with him. He also says that he should never accept or give away money to others because youll never know if he will pay you back. It reminds me of my father giving me advice because he always tells me to dress good to give a good impression to people and chose the real friends I want for life.
The advice Polonius gives to Laertes reminds me of my dad's speech i've heard several times. He always tells me to be careful with my reputation and who i hang out with, to think before i act because one bad call will mark me for the rest of my life. People love to talk, and I should be carefull not to give them anything to talk about. Not only do people talk, but it is true that people always see the bad stuff; a person can do 9 good things, but 1 bad thing, and he/she will be remembered for that. My dad also tells me to identify who is my friend and who is "some i know pretty well." Never to be naive.
ReplyDeleteCarolina Esqueda
What Polonius said to his both son's reminds me of many times that my parents have placed myself in that position. Often I hear my parents tell me that I must choose my friends wisely, that I should dress nicely and not call to much attention. I try to listen to them but not entirely, I guess back in Hamlet's days they really did have to obbey.
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As Polonius my father has also given me many speeches recomending me to do many important things in my life as to always be respectful and hardworking in all what I do.As always my father is always telling me to be wise in my life to have good relations and friends that will show me the correct way through life. To always have my point of view and not to be someones follower, to be like myself. And most of all he has told me to follow all his good examples always to take care of myself not to be a ridiculous person getting drunk. In life its always good to follow someones knowledge.
ReplyDeleteDANTE GARCIA
Polonius advice was very truthfull and it shows how he wants to protect his son. He mentions not to give to much away a and this is something my mom always tells me, to not give to much information etc to someone. I believe his adivice is very legitimate and is an example of a father trying to give his son freedom but also being taken care of.
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