lead a happy life. Polonius’ main point was for Laertes tolisten to his words and if he follows, he will not be false to anyone. BenjaminFranklin’s main point to his friend was to marry immediately. These authors’advices are things we should all think about in our lives. Especially Polonius’words. He made many good points in what we should do in order to be a goodperson so we will have a successful life. The contrasting aspects of these two writings are the advices that both ofthem are giving. Polonius thinks that if you go by his advice, you will be happy. Benjamin Franklin thinks that marriage will solve all problems. I understand howPolonius’ advice will help in life, but not Benjamin Franklin’s words. BenjaminFranklin states, “A single Man has not nearly the Value he would have in theState of Union. He is an incomplete Animal. He resembles the odd Half of apair of Scissors.” I am not a man, and I do not feel incomplete without asignificant other, for now that is. To find happiness, follow the words of those who are wiser then you, for they knowbest. If you don’t want to hear the nagging words from a wise one saying, “I told you so,”take to heart to what they say. I’ve learned a great deal from Shakespeare and BenjaminFranklin and I hope you did so too. From the words of Polonius, “Farewell. My blessingseaon this in thee!”...
