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What does Claudius struggle with?
Claudius’ problem is that he has two tasks to undertake, and the two are incompatible: he wants to beg forgiveness for his crime, but he isn’t truly sorry for it (he enjoys being King, and being married to Gertrude, his brother’s widow).
What is Claudius main concern?
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| How does Claudius find out that Ham killed P? | Gertrude tells him. |
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| What is Claudius’ main concern when he finds out that Polonius has been killed? | He finds out that Ham is actually trying to kill him. |
| Who is instructed to bring Polonius’ body to the chapel? | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern |
Why is King Claudius so upset that Hamlet killed Polonius?
Claudius is saddened by the death of Polonius, but above all he is convinced that Hamlet represents a threat to his life. So for Claudius, the murder of Polonius is the last straw. He resolves on hearing the news to rid himself of Hamlet discretely and permanently. You just studied 13 terms!
Why is Claudius worried?
Why is Claudius worried? Why does the king fear for the people. -Claudius is worried that it could have been him behind the tapestry instead of Polonius, and he also worries about how he will release this information to the public. This shows that he is more concerned about himself than his wife or Polonius.
What does Claudius want the king of England to do?
Claudius finally perceives the depth of the danger Hamlet poses and entreats Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to hurry him to England to get him out of the way. Although unknown to everyone but the audience, Claudius now sees that he must instruct the king of England to kill Hamlet.
Why does Claudius tell his courtiers that Hamlet — mad as he is — must not be confined?
Why does Claudius tell his courtiers that Hamlet-mad as he is-must not be confined? The masses love Hamlet and would not like it. Alone with Claudius’ thoughts, Claudius states his hope that English ruler will obey the sealed orders (putting him to death) he has sent to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
How does Claudius feel about death?
Claudius responds to the death of Polonius by sending Hamlet to England, along with secret orders to have him killed. He fully understands the implications of what has happened. He understands that when Polonius hid behind the arras to spy on Hamlet during Hamlet’s conversation with his mother, Hamlet thought…
How does Claudius deal with Hamlet?
Now knowing that Hamlet is still alive, Claudius offers Laertes an opportunity to show his love for Polonius by joining him in a plot to kill Hamlet by engaging in swordplay with him. Claudius promises to arrange a fencing match between Laertes and Hamlet.
What does the king of Norway want from Claudius?
The Norwegian king, overjoyed, bequeathed upon Fortinbras a large annuity, and urged him to use the army he had assembled to attack the Poles instead of the Danes. He has therefore sent a request back to Claudius that Prince Fortinbras’s armies be allowed safe passage through Denmark on their way to attack the Poles.
What does Claudius feel guilty for?
Claudius kills his brother mainly because of jealousy, the crown, the queen and a hatred of his brother. Therefore Claudius is guilty of the murder of 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.