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In act iii hamlet has a chance to kill king Claudius why does he hesitate to kill the king at the time what are the implications of his failure to act?
Hamlet hesitates killing King Claudius, because at the time Claudius was praying for forgiveness and if Hamlet killed him then Claudius would go to heaven and Hamlet to Hell. But his chance to kill him without doing wrong was still there, he just didn't stick around long enough to hear the rest of the agony. Claudius amended "My words fly up, my thoughts remain below; Words without thoughts never to heaven go." Hamlet missed his opportunity to save the lives of many and that would made for a short and heroic play without so much tragedy. Less entertaining too.
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Why does Hamlet hesitate when he has his chance to get his revenge on Claudius?
He doesn't. He is, however, disgusted with the role she plays in the intrigue Claudius and Polonius put her up to. He treats her contemptuously after he discovers that she has been helping the king spy on him. Ophelia is the most truly tragic figure in the play as she is the only one that is utterly without guilt. What she does is at the request of her father and her king.
Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he has the perfect time and opportunity?
Laertes states that he would be willing to cut Hamlet's throat in a church, a divine area. This contrasts with Hamlet's earlier actions in that he wants to avoid murdering Claudius in a holy setting, ensuring that Claudius will not have the opportunity to enter into heaven.
What is the most critical moment in the play Hamlet?
Some would suggest that it is at the point where he finds Claudius praying and has a chance to kill him. Hamlet does not take the danger Claudius poses to him as seriously as he should. This would have been an excellent opportunity to deal with Claudius and stave off his malice, but Hamlet wants a perfect opportunity and thus allows that malice to set events in motion. Others might look at the killing of Polonius as a critical moment. Before he does this he is just a harmless eccentric but now he is a dangerous criminal. Polonius's death speeds up Claudius's plans to get rid of Hamlet, drives Ophelia crazy and brings Laertes on a revenging rampage.
Why does the king send Hamlet to England?
Claudius is concerned that Hamlet knows the truth about how he killed King Hamlet and has been watching Hamlet since he killed the king. When Hamlet kills Polonius he sees how unstable Hamlet is and that he can not take the chance and let Hamlet stay, which would risk his own safety. Claudius sends Hamlet to England so that on the way he can have him killed and he would no longer have to worry about the problem that is Hamlet.
Is the climax of Hamlet is generally considered to occur when Hamlet does not take the opportunity to kill the praying Claudius?
No I was not. According to the text, killing someone while they are free of sin(like while praying) will allow them to skip purgatory and go straight to heaven. Hamlet Senior (the ghost) did not have this chance to pray before being killed. Because of this, he is stuck in purgatory. Hamlet wants Claudius to have the same result has Hamlet Senior had. The ironic thing about this scene is that after Hamlet leaves, Claudius says that he unable to truly confess his sins; therefore, if Hamlet would have killed him, Claudius still would have gone to purgatory.
Why does Hamlet hesitate when he has his chance to get his revenge on Claudius?
He doesn't. He is, however, disgusted with the role she plays in the intrigue Claudius and Polonius put her up to. He treats her contemptuously after he discovers that she has been helping the king spy on him. Ophelia is the most truly tragic figure in the play as she is the only one that is utterly without guilt. What she does is at the request of her father and her king.
What is the likelihood of success when there is an absolute zero chance of failure?
The likelihood of success when there is an absolute zero chance of failure is 100.
Can a pitbull kill a goat?
Yes. A pit bull will not hesitate to slaughter goats if given the chance.
Why doesn't Hamlet stab Claudius?
He has the chance to, just after the Mousetrap play. He decides not to because he worries for some reason that Claudius will go to heaven if he dies praying. Hamlet wants him to go to Hell.
Would you say that bolivar was a success or a failure?
No chance
Why is this the turning point of the drama when Hamlet didn't kill Claudius when he had the chance?
I would disagree, and suggest that the turning point is when Hamlet returns from sea.
What does it mean by the idiom it's in the bag?
It's a done deal - there is no chance of failure.
Did Hamlet's father want to kill Hamlet?
No, he wanted him to take revenge on Claudius for killing him when he didn't get a chance to confess his sins. Old Hamlet is angry at this because he is now in purgatory. He is also angry at the thought of Claudius sleeping with Gertrude and marrying her so soon after his death.
Why does Hamlet stab through the curtains or arras in gertrude's room?
His mother Gertrude called for help and a voice came from behind the curtain repeating the call for help. Hamlet assumed that it was Claudius and his chance to kill him had come so he stabbed through the curtain. It was only after that he found that it wasn't Claudius after all.
When is the best time to use the grab twist pull testicles in self defence?
Whenever it is needed and you get the chance. If you are in a spot that you think this is needed, don't hesitate or do it half way.
How many times does Hamlet have the opportunity to attack Claudius?
Claudius is almost always in the company of others who would act to stop an assassination attempt. To try it would be suicide and probably wouldn't work. Hamlet does have a great chance when he catches him praying just before the Closet Scene, and he knows it. "Now might I do it, pat while he is praying." He doesn't take this chance, and doesn't get another until the end, by which time it doesn't matter if it is suicide."
Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he has the perfect time and opportunity?
Laertes states that he would be willing to cut Hamlet's throat in a church, a divine area. This contrasts with Hamlet's earlier actions in that he wants to avoid murdering Claudius in a holy setting, ensuring that Claudius will not have the opportunity to enter into heaven.
