College Essay: If You Could Meet Anyone, Who Would It Be and Why - Polonius of
Hamlet


Polonius, father of Laertes, in William Shakespear's Hamlet, strikes me as
someone exceptional. In the first act, he gives advice to his son who is
departing on a journey. Polonius's advice guides me in almost every aspect of
my life. I would like to talk with Polonius to gain more insight on life.

Along with other advice, Polonius delivers one of te most famous quotes from
Hamlet: "To thine own self be true." Polonius's quote helps me make tough
decisions. Such an occasion arises when I have weighed the advantages and
disadvantages of a choice, and they are equal. When faced with this situation,
I ask myself, "would I be true to myself if I..." For example, I am temperate,
and do not participate in certain activities harful to me such as drinking or
doing drugs. Occasionally, others try to influence me to drink. Sometimes, I
am tempeted; however, I know that I would not be true......

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Title: College Essay: If You Could Meet Anyone, Who Would It Be And Why - Pol
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