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Hamlet was causing problems for Claudius. His antics had disturbed the court and the kingdom. His killing of Polonius had deprived Claudius of his counsellor and had put him in an awkward position, since a murderer ought to be tried and put to death yet that would be politically unwise. Finally, Hamlet was on to him. Claudius had a pretty good idea that Hamlet knew that he had killed Hamlet Sr. and how it was committed.
All this meant that Claudius was worrying about Hamlet instead of running the kingdom, which he had been doing quite well before all this. Claudius says, "like the hectic in my blood he rages."--it is becoming an obsession.
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∙ 8y agoClaudius may have wanted Hamlet to be killed because he may have been suspected of knowing Claudius' traitorous secret. It could also be that Claudius thinks that Hamlet is too mad to be in line for the throne. Which side you take depends on what you think is right.
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∙ 13y agoClaudius killed Hamlet's father to usurp the throne and take Queen Gertrude as his bride. So in revenge, Hamlet wants to kill Claudius.
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∙ 13y agoClaudius doesn't know how to deal with Hamlet, because he thinks he will reveal how he got the crown, which would be dangerous.
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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.
What does cladius arrange to happen to Hamlet when he arrives in England?
King Claudius believes that Hamlet is a threat to him because Hamlet killed Polonius, who was hiding behind the curtains and Hamlet and actually thought it was Claudius. Claudius feels threatened and in danger by Hamlets behavior and as a precaution sends him to England, where Claudius also sends a letter to kill Hamlet upon arrival in England.
When Claudius sends hamlet to England what do the papers hamlet carries advise England to do?
Claudius has sent written instructions to the English to put Hamlet to death when he arrives there.
Does Laertes agree to Claudius' plot to kill Hamlet?
Hamlet didn't write any letters to Laertes--ah, you mean "Did Claudius read the letter Hamlet wrote to Claudius out loud to Laertes?" I confess that it is difficult to phrase this question so it is unambiguous. Yes, Claudius reads the letter he got from Hamlet out loud to Laertes and asks whether Laertes can explain it.
Where is hamlet being send?
Claudius was suspicious that Hamlet knew of his crime after the players had put on their show. After Claudius hears that Hamlet had stabbed Polonius, Claudius was certain that Hamlet was trying to kill him. To protect himself, he sends Hamlet to England with a letter and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to deliver him. The letter contains instructions for the king of England to have Hamlet executed.
Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius after the traveling player's play?
Hamlet finds Claudius praying for forgiveness after the play. He decides that if he were to kill Claudius at that moment, Claudius would go to heaven rather than to hell. Hamlet decides to wait until he finds Claudius sinning, in order to kill him.
The following words spoken by Claudius are ironic Hamlet did not want to kill him while he was?
praying
How didn't anyone know Hamlet was going to kill king Claudius?
Claudius knew. That's why he conspired with Laertes to kill Hamlet first.
Who is plotting Hamlet's death?
Claudius and Laertes plot to kill Hamlet.
Did Hamlet kill Claudius Ptyolemy?
No, Claudius is Danish and the Ptolemies are Egyptian. There is nobody called Ptolemy in the play Hamlet.
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.
When Hamlet encounters Claudius alone in Act III scene iii he decides not to kill him because he is praying and killing him would?
Hamlet tells the audience that he does not want to give Claudius the opportunity to absolve himself of all his sins before he dies. He says that to kill Claudius then would mean that Claudius would die a guiltless death, which is exactly what Hamlet did not want. He wanted to avenge his father by killing Claudius in the same way in which Old Hamlet was killed: unprepared and unforgiven for all of his outstanding sins. This is what Hamlet tells the audience, but it is also probably an example of Hamlet's inability to take action. Hamlet is presented with a perfect opportunity to avenge his father, and he comes up with an excuse as to why it is not the right time. The question is whether or not Hamlet is ready to take his life, not whether or not Claudius is going to have a sinless death.
True or false Horatio and Marcellus share Hamlet's secret?
If the secret is that Hamlet intends to kill Claudius, the correct answer is "false." We learn during the play that Hamlet has told Horatio, but there's nothing about Hamlet telling Marcellus of his intent to kill Claudius.
What does cladius arrange to happen to Hamlet when he arrives in England?
King Claudius believes that Hamlet is a threat to him because Hamlet killed Polonius, who was hiding behind the curtains and Hamlet and actually thought it was Claudius. Claudius feels threatened and in danger by Hamlets behavior and as a precaution sends him to England, where Claudius also sends a letter to kill Hamlet upon arrival in England.
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.
When Claudius sends hamlet to England what do the papers hamlet carries advise England to do?
Claudius has sent written instructions to the English to put Hamlet to death when he arrives there.
How does claudis die in Hamlet?
Hamlet kills Claudius by stabbing him with the poisoned sword Laertes carried and by forcing Claudius to drink the dregs of the poisoned drink which killed Gertrude.
