Question

What does hamlet mean when he calls rosencrantz a sponge?

Answer 1

Answer: because rosencrantz 'soaked' up information from hamlet to ring out to the king later

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Answer 2

By referring to Rosencrantz as a sponge, Hamlet makes it clear that he is suspicious of his friend. He believes that Rosencrantz is an opportunist, and is eager to ally himself with King Claudius.. Hamlet suggests, however, that once Claudius is through with him Rosencrantz will simply be "wrung out to dry