Polonius is a character in Shakespeare's Hamlet who serves as a wise father figure but also displays some foolishness and tries to gain favor with the king. He acts as a counselor to the king, showing wisdom and shrewdness.
Polonius is a character in Shakespeare's play Hamlet who serves multiple roles. He is portrayed as a wise father figure who offers guidance to the younger characters, particularly his daughter Ophelia.
However, he also displays qualities of a fool by pretending to be a counselor to the king and making foolish decisions. While he does try to gain favor with the king, he also acts as a counselor to the king, displaying some wisdom and shrewdness.