Worth 26 points must be right for in act i, scene iii, polonius gives a long speech of advice to his son laertes as he leaves home for france. write a paragraph full of advice you would expect to hear from your parents before leaving home to go to college. your answer should be at least one hundred words.

As Laertes sets off for France, Polonius peppers him with advice. This includes worldly advice fit for a courtier's son: dress as well (expensively) as you can, but in good, subdued taste; listen more than you talk; keep your opinions to yourself; be friendly but not too friendly. All of this has to do with the image you project and how you project and protect yourself. Polonius wants his son to be careful about the external face he shows to people.