Hamlet 1.3 Performance: Polonius Gives Advice

The transcript provides a series of life lessons and advice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good conduct, being cautious in relationships, handling conflicts wisely, and managing financial matters prudently. It concludes with a reminder to stay true to oneself and a farewell message.

What is advised regarding the expression of thoughts?

• Keep all thoughts to yourself.

• Share every thought with friends.

• Give your thoughts no tongue.

• Speak your mind freely at all times.

How should one handle new friendships according to the advice?

• Be cautious and avoid superficial relationships.

• Ignore new friendships altogether.

• Embrace every new friend with open arms.

• Entertain every new acquaintance equally.

What is the recommended approach to conflicts?

• Enter conflicts aggressively.

• Avoid conflicts at all costs.

• Seek conflicts to prove strength.

• Avoid entering conflicts, but be formidable if involved.

What is the advice regarding borrowing and lending?

• Borrow freely but avoid lending.

• Lend freely but avoid borrowing.

• Borrow and lend as much as possible.

• Neither a borrower nor a lender be.

What is the ultimate advice given about self-truth?

• Truth is subjective and flexible.

• Be true to others before yourself.

• Always follow others' advice.

• To thine own self be true.