Question

[Polonius:] Bear ’t that th’ opposed may beware of thee. Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice –Hamlet, William Shakespeare Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about the passage. What is the meaning of the phrase “Bear ’t”? What word is left out between the words but and few?

Answer 1

The meaning of Bear´t  is   to keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. The character here. Polonious, is trying to say that the person listening to him has to bear something in mind. He is giving his son a piece of advice.Additionally, he means to warn his son  by making him pay attention to his words.The word left out between but and few is men.He is trying to tell his son that he should be friendly but careful with the people he trusts.

Answer 2

Answer:

What is the meaning of the phrase “Bear ’t”?

"Bear it "

What word is left out between the words but and few?

" give "

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