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The king is determined to find Polonius's body because it represents a critical political and personal issue. Polonius's death has implications for his relationship with Ophelia and Laertes, as well as the stability of the kingdom. Additionally, retrieving the body serves to prevent any further unrest or questioning of his authority, as it could expose the treachery and chaos surrounding Hamlet's actions. Ultimately, finding the body is essential for maintaining control and order in a time of growing turmoil.
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Why does Polonius think the King must be apprised of this matter?
Polonius believes that it is his duty to keep the King informed of important matters to demonstrate his loyalty and gain favor. Additionally, he may think that by sharing important information with the King, he can assert his influence and importance in the royal court.
Who is polonius in Hamlet?
Polonius is the chief counselor to the king, and also the father of Ophelia and Laertes.
Who does Polonius plan to tell of Hamlet's behavior and his suspected cause?
Polonius plans to tell Claudius. Polonius believes that it is love that is driving Hamlet insane.
How are claudius and polonius not alike?
polonius is old and claudius is young and handsome. c is king and p is advisor.
Identify king Claudius queen Gertrude Laertes and Polonius?
There he is! There she is! There they are! I don't know how you can identify a character from the play without looking at the play. Are you asking how these people are related to each other? The king and queen are, unsurprisingly, married to each other. Laertes is Polonius's son and Polonius is the councillor to the king.
How does the king react when he learns that Polonius is dead?
Claudius states that Hamlet must go to England, and England shall put him to death.
Why does Hamlet ask it is the king a second after he kills polonius?
Hamlet mistakenly believes that it is Claudius who is hiding behind the arras instead of Polonius.
What is Claudius's attitude toward Polonius?
Claudius shows respect towards Polonius. Since Polonius is the advisor to the King, kind of like the second in command, Claudius could only have treated him with respect.
What is Claudius attitude toward Polonius?
Claudius shows respect towards Polonius. Since Polonius is the advisor to the King, kind of like the second in command, Claudius could only have treated him with respect.
Who does Hamlet kill in the play?
hamlet killed king Claudius, Polonius, and laertes. (he technically killed rosencrantz & guildenstern because of a letter telling the king of England to kill them)
Why does Hamlet stab and kill Polonius?
Before Hamlet enters his mother's chamber, Polonius is having a discussion with Hamlet's mother Gertrude. As Hamlet enters the room, Polonius conceals himself behind a tapestry hanging from the wall. When he hears Gertrude begin to feel threatened by Hamlet, he cries out for help, thinking that he would kill them both. Hamlet hears Polonius, and believes him to be a rat/spy (possibly even King Claudius, but it is unclear if he truly believes this). Hamlet stabs through the tapestry killing Polonius, who remarks "O, I am slain".
Who died in Hamlet?
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
