How does Claudius reveal himself as a capable monarch in this scene?
Claudius reveals himself as a capable monarch in this scene through the way he expresses himself to the public. He is assertive and remains calm while encouraging the citizens to be happy rather than mourn on the death of king Hamlet. Hamlet appears to be more rebellious and free-spirited.
What new information does Claudius reveal?
Terms in this set (12) What important information does Claudius reveal? Claudius tells Gertrude that the people of Denmark are grumbling and in turmoil over the death of Polonius. Further, Polonius was buried quickly without any of the ceremony that would have been fitting for a person of his rank.
What does King Claudius reveal in an aside to the audience in scene 1?
What does Claudius’s aside in Scene 1, lines 50-55, reveal about him? His aside tells the audience that he did, indeed, kills his brother. His crudeness also suggests his disgust with her, which has its source in the disgust he feels for his mother because she married Claudius soon after her husband’s death.
What does Claudius reveal to Laertes?
3. Claudius reveals that Laertes is famous for his skill with the rapier (a fencing weapon) and that Hamlet is envious of this fame.
What does Claudius tell Laertes at the end of the scene?
What does Claudius say to Laertes at the end of scene V? Claudius says that he isn’t guilty of killing Polonius. Claudius says “And where th’ offense is, let the great ax fall.” How does Laertes’s reaction to the killing of his father differ from Hamlet’s reaction to the killing of his father?
Why do Claudius and Laertes team up together?
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.
What does Laertes ask King Claudius and why does he grant it so easily?
Sc. 2 What does Laertes ask King Claudius and why does he grant it so easily? Claudius gives permission because he says Laertes can ask for anything and he would give it, Polonius gives his permission for his son to leave and Laertes only came to Denmark for Claudius’ coronation anyway.
What does Claudius speech at the beginning of Scene 3 reveal about the difficult situation he is in?
At the beginning of Act III, scene 3, we see Claudius trying to pray, but being unable to. This is the first time he actually reveals he is responsible for the death of King Hamlet. He also expresses regret over his actions, but tells us that he cannot make amends because he is not willing to give everything up.
What does Claudius reveal are his true feelings in his soliloquy in Scene 3 Why can’t he pray?
III, Claudius reveals to Rosencrantz & Guildenstern his feelings about Hamlet after the play. Claudius is saying he doesn’t like the way Hamlet is behaving, and it’s not safe for Denmark if he is going around acting crazy. Claudius is going to send him to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
What does Claudius tell us during his soliloquy in 3.3 about why he can’t pray?
He wants to pray to earn forgiveness for his sin of murder, and he asks, “But, O, what form of prayer / Can serve my turn?” (3.3. 54-55). He knows that he cannot be forgiven because he is “still possessed / Of those effects for which [he] did the murder” (3.3. 57-58).
What is the main problem Claudius discusses in his soliloquy?
What is the effect of Claudius’ soliloquy? In his soliloquy he talks about the guilt he feels, he doesnt want to ask for forgiveness. It is ironic because Hamlet thought that he could not kill him because he would be sent to heaven but Claudius says that his prayer didnt work.
Why does Hamlet hesitate to kill Claudius when Claudius is praying?
Hamlet hesitates to kill Claudius in act 3 because Claudius appears to be praying. Hamlet fears that if Claudius dies while praying, when his soul is at its most pure, he will go directly to heaven. Hamlet wants Claudius to go to hell for his sins, so he reasons he cannot risk killing him now.