What does Claudius do after Hamlet kills Polonius? As Horatio speaks to the sailors, Claudius and a calmer Laertes discuss Polonius's death. Claudius explains that he acted as he did, burying Polonius secretly and not punishing Hamlet for the murder , because both the common people and the queen love Hamlet very much.
How does Claudius react to Hamlet killing Polonius?
Claudius is saddened by the death of Polonius, but above all he is convinced that Hamlet represents a threat to his life.
What does Claudius do after Polonius's death?
What happens after Hamlet kills Polonius?
What does Claudius decide to do about the murder?
What is Claudius reaction?
What is Claudius' reaction to the play? He becomes upset in the middle of the play; he rises and makes them stop performing.
What is King Claudius reaction to Hamlet's play?
Claudius reacts to the play itself, which, unlike the dumbshow, makes it clear that the king is murdered by his nephew .
What is Claudius plan which is revealed at the end of the scene?
Once Hamlet leaves, Claudius reveals his true plan: as soon as Hamlet arrives in England, he'll be put to death by the English court .
How does Claudius react to the play that Hamlet has the acting troupe perform for the royal court?
How does Claudius react to the play that Hamlet has the acting troupe perform for the royal court? He is angry and leaves the play abruptly .
Why does Claudius kneel?
He longs to ask for forgiveness, but says that he is unprepared to give up that which he gained by committing the murder , namely, the crown and the queen. He falls to his knees and begins to pray.
What happens at the end of Hamlet?
The play ends with a duel, during which the King, Queen, Hamlet's opponent and Hamlet himself are all killed .
How does Claudius decide to eliminate Hamlet?
Claudius formulates a plan with Laertes (who now knows that Hamlet killed his father) to have Hamlet and Laertes fight in a fencing match and for Laertes to kill Hamlet with a poisoned sword . Gertrude then enters and informs Claudius and Laertes that Ophelia drowned in a brook while collecting flowers.
What happens to Claudius?
Hamlet then stabs Claudius through with the poisoned sword and forces him to drink down the rest of the poisoned wine. Claudius dies , and Hamlet dies immediately after achieving his revenge.
Does Claudius regret killing King Hamlet?
He couldn't stand to see his brother happy so he decided to kill him. Claudius feels guilty about killing his brother . We can see Claudius;s remorse when he is talking to God and gives his monologue about his his murder. Therefore, Claudius says, “My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent(pg.
How does Claudius respond to Hamlet's insanity?
Claudius says that Hamlet's strange behavior has clearly not been caused by love for Ophelia and that his speech does not seem like the speech of insanity . He says that he fears that melancholy sits on something dangerous in Hamlet's soul like a bird sits on her egg, and that he fears what will happen when it hatches.
Why does Claudius want to be left alone?
Why does Claudius want to be left alone ? He reveals guilt . What does Claudius reveal is this scene? Claudius is supposed to be kingly because he is a king.
What is Claudius worried about?
What does Claudius hear from Polonius?
How does Claudius feel about Hamlet?
What does Claudius say about the play?
Claudius asks Hamlet for the play's title, to which Hamlet replies, The Mousetrap. He says that the play presents the true story of a murder carried out in Vienna . He explains the action of the play, and Ophelia congratulates Hamlet for his story-telling skill.
Where does Claudius banish Hamlet?
When Hamlet kills Polonius whom does he believe he is killing?
Hamlet accidentally kills Polonius because he thought that he was Claudius , listening in on he and his mother's private conversation behind the curtain.
What prevents Claudius from fully confessing his crime?
What does Hamlet say when Claudius asks where Polonius is?
Summary: Act IV, scene iii
Pressed by Claudius to reveal the location of Polonius's body, Hamlet is by turns inane, coy, and clever, saying that Polonius is being eaten by worms , and that the king could send a messenger to find Polonius in heaven or seek him in hell himself.
Does Claudius repent?
Unaware that Claudius is unable to repent , Hamlet decides not to kill him at this point in case his soul goes to heaven.
How does Claudius feel about sentencing Hamlet to death?
Summary: Act IV, scene vii
Claudius explains that he acted as he did, burying Polonius secretly and not punishing Hamlet for the murder , because both the common people and the queen love Hamlet very much. As a king and as a husband, he did not wish to upset either of them.
Why does Claudius stop the play?
What are Claudius main concerns with regard to Polonius murder?
What are Claudius's chief concerns about the murder? – Claudius thinks that it could have been him if he had been there , he also knows that Hamlet knows that he murdered Old Hamlet.
How does Claudius respond to Hamlet's insanity?
What is Claudius's reaction to her news?
How does Claudius feel about killing his brother?
Claudius feels guilty about killing his brother. We can see Claudius;s remorse when he is talking to God and gives his monologue about his his murder. Therefore, Claudius says, “My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent(pg.
