Question

Why does Hamlet refer to Rosencrantz as a sponge

Answer 1

in Hamlet, Rosencrantz is referred to as a "sponge" because he has soaked up all the benefits of Claudius's authority. He basically just doesn't trust him and he wants him to know that.

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Answer 2

In Hamlet, Rosencrantz is referred to as a "sponge" because he has soaked up all the benefits of Claudius's authority. In saying this, Hamlet wants his friend to know that he doesn't trust him and that he regards him as just another one of Claudius's lackeys

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