Polonius: That hath made him mad. I am sorry that with better heed and judgment I had not quoted him; I fear'd he did but trifle, And meant to wrack thee; but, beshrew my jealousy! - Hamlet, William Shakespeare Which words best describe Polonius's tone in this passage?

A: confused and nervous

B: bitter and sarcastic

C: lighthearted and silly

D: apologetic and regretful

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Dale Graves

30 April, 15:45

Polonius: That hath made him mad. I am sorry that with better heed and judgment I had not quoted him; I fear'd he did but trifle, And meant to wrack thee; but, beshrew my jealousy! - Hamlet, William Shakespeare Which words best describe Polonius's tone in this passage?

A: confused and nervous

B: bitter and sarcastic

C: lighthearted and silly

D: apologetic and regretful

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Walker Frederick · Answer 1

D.) apologetic and regretful.

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Kiera · Answer 2

The answer is: D: apologetic and regretful.

In Act 2, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Polonius tells Ophelia that he believes Hamlet is crazy with his love for her, and he regrets having asked her to avoid him. In that respect, Polonius has a feeling of repentance because he assumed that Hamlet was just playing with her and trying to destroy her honor.