Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Polonius is talking to the king and queen about his theory on Hamlet. He is saying that quickness is the very heart of wit. Have you ever heard a joke that is dragged on forever, so when the punchline comes it really isn't funny anymore? That's what Polonius is saying. It's ironic that it would be Polonius, who drags everything out forever, is saying this.
If we hear an opportunity to joke we have to speak quickly, or it's not witty.

3 comments:

  1. I really liked what you had to stay in this one, and it helped me understand it better, nice job!

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  2. I really liked what you had to say, nice job! XP

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  3. It looks like you put some thought into this, good job.

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