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Polonius is one of those people who, once he gets an idea, there's no shifting it. He has formed the idea that Hamlet is mad for Ophelia's love, and suggests that this can be proven by spying on the two of them from a concealed place. Claudius is not persuaded at all by this: "Love? His affections do not that way tend." But Polonius has a new idea (which is basically the same as the old one) that his ideas may be proven by spying on Hamlet's conversation with Gertrude from a concealed place. Claudius just wants to get rid of him by sending him to England.
Polonius therefore views the conversation with Gertrude as his last chance to prove his theory. "If she find him not, to England send him, or confine him where your wisdom best may think."
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How are Hamlet and king Gertrude related?
Claudius and King Hamlet were brothers. Gertrude was married to King Hamlet first, and then she married Claudius.
What was the name of Hamlets mother?
Hamlet's mother is Gertrude. She is the queen of Denmark and is married to Claudius. She was originally married to Old Hamlet before he was murdered by Claudius. Gertrude is a weak woman that needs a man around her (ie. her quick marriage to Claudius). Gertrude loves Hamlet dearly, but also watches as Hamlet is sent away to his death.
Gertrude told the king that Hamlet wept for killing Polonius did he cry?
No, Gertrude is lying as Hamlet suggested she should.
How does polonius die?
Hamlet stabbed him right behind the arras in Queen Gertrude's room.
What line spoken by Gertrude indicates that she was not involved in King Hamlet's murder?
"Hamlet: To kill a king and marry with his brother. Gertrude: To kill a king? Hamlet: Ay, lady, that was my word."
When was Gertrude - Hamlet - created?
Gertrude - Hamlet - was created in 1600.
Who was Gertrude in Shakespeare's plays?
Gertrude is the name of Hamlet's mother in Hamlet.
Who gertrude from Hamlet?
Queen Gertrude is Prince Hamlet's mother and the new bride of King Claudius, Hamlet's uncle.
Who Hamlet's mother?
Gertrude is Hamlet's mother.
How are Hamlet and king Gertrude related?
Claudius and King Hamlet were brothers. Gertrude was married to King Hamlet first, and then she married Claudius.
What would Hamlet have gertrude do?
Though he berates Gertrude at length, the only thing Hamlet actually tells Gertrude to do is to stop sleeping with Claudius.
What was the name of Hamlets mother?
Hamlet's mother is Gertrude. She is the queen of Denmark and is married to Claudius. She was originally married to Old Hamlet before he was murdered by Claudius. Gertrude is a weak woman that needs a man around her (ie. her quick marriage to Claudius). Gertrude loves Hamlet dearly, but also watches as Hamlet is sent away to his death.
Who is Hamlet's mother?
Gertrude
Gertrude told the king that Hamlet wept for killing Polonius did he cry?
No, Gertrude is lying as Hamlet suggested she should.
Did Gertrude murder anyone in Hamlet?
No.
Who speaks solilquys in Hamlet?
Hamlet, about five times, Claudius and Gertrude.
Who died in Hamlet?
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
