How effective is polonius as a bearer of news?

Answer 1

He doesn't do it that often, but when he does, say, to bring the news that "The ambassadors from Norway, my good lord, are joyfully returned." he gets praised as "the father of good news". He doesn't get that warm a welcome when he comes to tell Hamlet that the actors are come hither; all Hamlet says is "Buz, buz." However much Hamlet may want to sneer at him, however, Polonius does indeed bring the news effectively.