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Claudius is praying, and repenting his sins. Hamlet chooses not to kill him as doing so would send Claudius to heaven. He instead decides to wait to catch him in some sinful act and send him to hell for killing his father.

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How does Claudius plan to deal with Hamlet?

Claudius plans to deal with Hamlet by sending him to England under the pretense of safeguarding his life, while secretly instructing the English king to execute him. This plan arises from Claudius's fear of Hamlet's growing instability and potential threat to his throne. Additionally, Claudius seeks to eliminate Hamlet as a rival while maintaining the appearance of concern for his well-being. The scheme reflects Claudius's manipulative nature and determination to protect his power.


In Hamlet what did Claudius expect England to do to Hamlet?

Revenge his father? No, that is what King Hamlet asked him to do. King Claudius asks (well, commands) that he stay in Denmark, and later that he go to England to collect an overdue debt from England to Denmark.


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Claudius hopes that Hamlet will be killed in England. Claudius is the King and is also the brother of Hamlet.


How does hamlet make sure rosencrantz and guildenstern are beheaded?

He forges an order from Claudius to the English authorities telling them to execute R & G, even sealing it with a seal similar to Claudius's own.


Why does Claudius execte hamlet for the murder of polonius?

Claudius seeks to execute Hamlet for the murder of Polonius as a way to eliminate a threat to his own power and to maintain control over the kingdom. By framing Hamlet as a dangerous individual, Claudius aims to rally support against him and justify his own actions. Additionally, Polonius' death creates a political crisis that Claudius wants to resolve swiftly to prevent further unrest. Ultimately, this decision reflects Claudius’ manipulative and self-serving nature.


What does the ghost reveal about the manner of his death in hamlet?

His brother, Claudius, came out into the garden while King Hamlet was sleeping and poured poison into his ear.


Who marries Claudius in Hamlet?

Claudius is married to Gertrude (Hamlet's mother and widow to the former king).


What is the name of the Queen of Denmark in Shakespeare's Hamlet?

Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and wife of his Uncle Claudius, King of Denmark.


Who killed Hamlet's father and how does Hamlet find out?

Hamlet's uncle Claudius killed Hamlet's father (called Hamlet Sr.). The ghost of Hamlet Sr. comes back from the dead and tells Hamlet Jr. so. Hamlet Jr. confirms this by re-enacting the murder as a play, which upsets Uncle Claudius.


Did Hamlet kill Claudius before the dual?

No, after the dual. Claudius lets Hamlet's mother die, and Hamlet and Lateres both wound each other, than Hamlet forces the poison down Claudius' throat.


How does the king propose to rid himself of Hamlet?

His first plan is to send Hamlet off to England along with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. R & G will have orders to have the English execute Hamlet. That doesn't work out, however, so Claudius then proposes to make use of Laertes's desire to avenge his father's death, and have Laertes kill Hamlet. Or if that doesn't work out, Claudius proposes to poison Hamlet.


What country would King Claudius like to send Hamlet?

Claudius sends Hamlet to England, but he doesn't get there.