Laertes and Ophelia enter
Laertes- I’m all packed. Goodbye, sister. Make sure you call me and try to visit me.
Ophelia- You think I won’t?
Laertes- Let me give you some advice about Hamlet. Don’t believe what he says. He is a player. Disregard his flirting and don’t listen to him. He’s not mature, he might love you now, but it won’t last. He is a prince and will have to marry royalty.
Ophelia- Laertes, I hear what you say, but you’re being a hypocrite. You are a reckless player yourself. You should listen to your own advice.
Laertes- Don’t worry about me. I should go, our father is coming.
Polonius enters
Polonius- You’re still here? You’re gonna miss you’re cruise! Go but first listen to my words: Think before you speak or do. Be friendly but don’t lower your status. Only trust your oldest friends. Don’t get into trouble, but if you do make sure you crush your opponent. Listen to everyone’s opinion, but do not judge. And last but not least, be true to yourself. Now Go!
Laertes- Thanks dad, but I must go. Goodbye. And goodbye to you, Ophelia, remember what I told you.
Laertes leaves.
Polonius- What did he say to you?
Ophelia- Oh, nothing. He was just talking about Prince Hamlet.
Polonius- Oh, really? I hear that you guys have been hanging out alone a lot. What is going on?
Ophelia- He has told me that he loves me.
Polonius- Love? Oh, you are so young and innocent! Do you believe him?
Ophelia- Well, he has really caught my eye and my heart. And he has really shown his affection.
Polonius- Love is a trap, don’t fall for it. Don’t hang out with Hamlet every time he asks you to. The promises he makes are just for show, not truthful. From now on, I don’t want you to waste your time with him. And you must do what I say!
Ophelia- Okay, dad, I won’t see him anymore.
They leave.
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