What instructions does Polonius give Reynaldo?
Polonius tells Reynaldo, “Your bait of falsehood takes this carp of truth; […] By indirections by directions out.” Using a fishing image, the old man tells his servant to use lies as bait to find out the truth about Laertes.
What does Polonius ask Reynaldo do for him what does this show about the character of Polonius?
Polonius tells Reynaldo to spread rumors about Laertes in Paris because he wants to know what his son is actually doing there. Polonius changes his mind about Hamlet and the prince’s relationship to Ophelia by seeing it as an opportunity to spy on them and find out the reason to his madness.
What does Polonius instruct Reynaldo do at the beginning of Act 2?
At the top of Act II Polonius instructs Reynaldo to spy on his son, Laertes, in Paris. Polonius goes into great detail, explaining not only the types of information he wants, but also how Reynaldo should go about procuring that information.
What does Polonius want Reynaldo to find how Polonius suggest Reynaldo gets his information?
How does Polonius suggest Reynaldo get his information? Polonius wants Reynaldo to find out which Danes are living in Paris and get details on their purpose for being there. Polonius suggests that Reynaldo pretends to know Laertes well enough, so they will confide in him.
What does Polonius death symbolize?
The death of Polonius is important for the play, though it is not the climax of the play, because it is the tipping point for Claudius. It also leads directly to Hamlet’s death because Laertes wants to avenge his father’s death. Polonius death causes Claudius to fear for his own life.
Why was Polonius in Gertrude’s room?
In Gertrude’s chamber, the queen and Polonius wait for Hamlet’s arrival. Polonius plans to hide in order to eavesdrop on Gertrude’s confrontation with her son, in the hope that doing so will enable him to determine the cause of Hamlet’s bizarre and threatening behavior.