Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.

Polonius: Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,
But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy;
For the apparel oft proclaims the man,
And they in France of the best rank and station
Are most select and generous, chief in that.

Which meaning of habit does Shakespeare use in this passage?

a. addiction
b. attire
c. behavior
d. custom

The best answer is letter b. attire.

Explanation:

In this scene of "Hamlet", Polonius is giving Laertes some advice. He tells him to be careful when meeting new people, to hold on to those who are trustworthy, to avoid picking up a fight but to stand his ground when he is in one etc. Then he tells Laertes to invest in clothes, in his attire, when he is in France; not to buy flashy clothes, but good ones, for clothes make a man. The  word "habit" was commonly used in Shakespearean time to refer to clothes, but that denotation is no longer usual.

b

explanation:

based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32, i agree with the author of the passage "better is it that it takes longer to be angry than the strong " to the extent that i share the philosophy that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are very proud, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and do not constantly obfuscate or contain their feelings of anger, are strong people