Claudius and Polonius both think that the way Hamlet is conducting himself towards Ophelia is improper and they are worried that he is not stable and could therefore be a threat to Ophelia. Polonius' argument seems more fair because it seems like he is really trying to protect his daughter. However, in Act I scene III, Polonius' treatment of her reveals that he is over protective and controlling. Polonius believes that he knows best because he is her father and therefor looks down on Ophelia, which suggests that he believes he is superior to all women.
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