Advising Ophelia

Hsmlet's and Ophelia's relationship is objected by Polonius and Laertes. Polonius is worried that Hamlet will have too munch control over Ophelia and that she might get hurt in the end. Laertes believes that Hamlet's love for ophelia might be fake. He even attempts to warn Ophelia to not believe everything Hamlet tells her and to keep her distance from him. They both obviously object to Hamlet's and Ophelia's relationship however Laertes's arguments seems to be more logical considering the fact that polonius's argument seems to be bias. Laertes is making an assumption based on his knowledge of Hamlet and is only giving Ophelia advice. Polonius' on the other hand, seems to be more demanding than genuine. His argument is much more commanding as he tries to tell her what to do as if he has complete com inane over her. But overall, both of their arguments display their did respect for women which inevitably reveals their their dominant role over ophelia. As for class functions within their arguments.. Both Laertes and polonius argue the validity of hamlets claim to "love" Ophelia and believe it to be suspicious due to Hamlet's royal status and loyalty to the throne.