Hamlet

Is Polonius a foil to Hamlet? Does Polonius' shallowness serve to highlight Hamlet's thoughtful nature?

. Is Polonius a foil to Hamlet? Does Polonius' shallowness serve to highlight Hamlet's thoughtful nature?

 

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I wouldn't say Polonius is a foil for Hamlet. Hamlet finds Polonius tedious and annoying but they both share a certain intellect. Young Fortinbras is generally considered a foil for Hamlet. Hamlet admires his forceful decisiveness.

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