As well as forwarding the plot Polonius was able to offer comical relief by constantly being insulted by Hamlet. This comical relief helped to make Hamlet a better developed and dynamic play by adding more elements to the tragedy. Ultimately, Polonius led to the death of Hamlet focusing on the theme of mortality. When Hamlet finally got the guts to kill Claudius he accidentally kills Polonius instead. The murder of Polonius creates a bunch of problems for Hamlet, adding more disorder to the plot. First off, he killed Ophelia’s father so she is mad at him, however it is the brother who Hamlet needs to be worried about. Laertes now wants to seek revenge on Hamlet and makes it his goal to not stop until Hamlet is dead. Now, both Claudius and Laertes want Hamlet dead creating more chaos for Hamlet, moving the plot forward. Polonius is an essential character because his murder is the sole cause of the final duel between Hamlet and Laertes, which demises both of them. Polonius’ death carried the plot toward the resolution and added to the idea life is not
As well as forwarding the plot Polonius was able to offer comical relief by constantly being insulted by Hamlet. This comical relief helped to make Hamlet a better developed and dynamic play by adding more elements to the tragedy. Ultimately, Polonius led to the death of Hamlet focusing on the theme of mortality. When Hamlet finally got the guts to kill Claudius he accidentally kills Polonius instead. The murder of Polonius creates a bunch of problems for Hamlet, adding more disorder to the plot. First off, he killed Ophelia’s father so she is mad at him, however it is the brother who Hamlet needs to be worried about. Laertes now wants to seek revenge on Hamlet and makes it his goal to not stop until Hamlet is dead. Now, both Claudius and Laertes want Hamlet dead creating more chaos for Hamlet, moving the plot forward. Polonius is an essential character because his murder is the sole cause of the final duel between Hamlet and Laertes, which demises both of them. Polonius’ death carried the plot toward the resolution and added to the idea life is not