Hamlet should be punished for the murder, but Claudius is very cautious to punish the young prince. He knows that Hamlet is very popular with the people of Denmark, and so to publicly punish him could be detrimental to his approval rating with his people. Yet must not we put the strong law on him.
Why must the king be careful in his treatment of Hamlet?
Why must the King be careful in his treatment of Hamlet? Because the Danish State loves Hamlet, and Hamlet is a reflection of the King. Hurting Hamlet would reflect badly on Claudius.
What excuse does Claudius offer for not controlling hamlet?
He is worried about his reputation, not about his "friend's" death. What excuse does Claudius offer for not controlling Hamlet with a stronger hand? He loved Hamlet too much to act harshly toward him.
What does hamlet claim to have done with the corpse?
He knows they've been sent by thing king to learn about everything Hamlet's been doing and to go back to him with the news. What does Hamlet claim to have done with the corpse? The body's with the king, but the king's not with the body.
What does hamlet say about Fortinbras and his men?
Poland. A little patch of land that isn't worth much, 5 ducats at best. Hamlet says Fortinbras is risking his men and his own life "even for an Eggshell" why does he say this? 'he's doing this for nothing and yet I cannot avenge my father." How does Fortinbras serve as a branch to Hamlet's revenge? What is the last line of this scene?
Why does Claudius state yet we must not put the strong law on him in regard to Hamlet?
-The king fears that Hamlet will harm his people and cause him political troubles. -Claudius is afraid to lose his power because he'll be blamed by the citizens for neglecting to punish Hamlet.
Why does the king fear Hamlet?
Why does the king fear Hamlet? Because the state loves him and he represents Claudius to a very far extent. What suggestion does Polonius make? That he will watch Hamlet talk to Gertrude and prove Ophelia is the reason for the madness.
What does the king decide about Hamlet's condition?
What do the King and Polonius decide about Hamlet's condition after eavesdropping on Hamlet and Ophelia? They decide he is love-sick, and the only cure is to find him another love. They decide he is not love-sick; rather; he has some other trouble deep in his soul.
When King Claudius is alone what does he confess his plan is for Hamlet?
Claudius is now alone to reveal his sinister plan: he will send letters to England, a country "raw and red/After the Danish sword" (4.3. 60-61), threatening war unless they assassinate Hamlet when he lands on British soil.
What does the king decide to do with Hamlet What is his fear?
What does the king decide to do with Hamlet in lines 176-189? what is his fear? Send him to England. He says that people who have greatness in them and are crazy have to be watched.
What does the King plan to do about Hamlet at this point?
8. At the end of this scene, what does the King decide to do with Hamlet? The king decides to send hamlet off to England so that Hamlet cannot threaten his kingship.
What was the king's reaction to Hamlet's play?
5. What is the King's reaction to the play? The king becomes very guilty and uneasy when he is watching the play. He eventually storms out of the theater claiming that he needs air.
What is their response to the King Hamlet?
What is their response? They tell them Hamlet wishes the King and Queen to see a play that night. They both accept. Hamlet's famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy is in Scene One.
Who does Hamlet ask about the king's reaction to the play?
HoratioWhile the court assembles for the performance, Hamlet explains to Horatio how the play will help prove the Ghost's honesty and reveal Claudius' perfidy. He asks Horatio to watch the King and note his reaction to a specific speech in Murder of Gonzago.
What prevents Claudius from fully confessing his crime?
Claudius' Confession He admits that this act is unforgivable but he is unwilling to relinquish his new found power and position. Instead he asks for some divine intervention to soften him so that he can seek forgiveness.
Does Claudius admit to killing King Hamlet?
In Act III, scene iii, Hamlet finally seems ready to put his desire for revenge into action. He is satisfied that the play has proven his uncle's guilt. When Claudius prays, the audience is given real certainty that Claudius murdered his brother: a full, spontaneous confession, even though nobody else hears it.
What is not a reason that Claudius hasn't punished Hamlet for killing 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.