Polonius – polonius would be a post-it because post-its aren’t that valuable: they’re used to scribble little notes or nothings unto and are thrown away without a care when Polonius dies, Hamlet says to Polonius “thou wretched, rash, intruding fool, farewell. I took thee for better” . this insults him even in his death, and shows how much Hamlet just doesn’t even care that he’s gone, almost as easily thrown away as a post-it note is.
Claudius – Claudius would be a pair of scissors. He is a pair of scissors because they are dangerous and can cause a lot of harm if used. Hamlet says that Claudius is “ like a mildewed ear blasting his wholesome brother”. Also, Claudius seems to just kill the king for his own gain, not realizing how much hes hurting Hamlet.
Horatio – Horatio is a paper clip because he is the binding that is trying to hold Hamlet together. Hamlet uses Horatio to help him with his plan, and confirm or deny the guilt of Claudius. For example, in Act 3 scene 2, Hamlet tells Horatio “ Thou art e’en as just a man as e’er my conversation coped withal”, meaning you’re the best man I’ve ever known, and goes on to state that Horatio “ a man that fortune’s buffets and rewards hast t’en with equal thanks” and for Horatio to “ observe mine (Hamlet’s) uncle”. Basically Hamlet is saying i respect you, but you also are more in control of your emotions and reasoning than me, so I need your help with determining if Claudius is guilty.
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