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Claudius begins to feel remorseful for killing his brother (Hamlet's father and former king); which is good for Hamlet, since this had been his plan.
"The play's the thing, In which I'll catch the conscience of the king!"
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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.
Why does Claudius tell Hamlet that the play is called mouse trap?
He doesn't. Hamlet tells Claudius that the name of the play is the Mousetrap, not the other way around. The actual name of the play is The Murder of Gonzago but Hamlet is using it to trap Claudius and so gives it a different name.
Which character helps hamlet observe claudius' reaction to the play?
Hamlet asks Horatio to observe Claudius.
Why did Hamlet delay killing Claudius in act 3 scene3?
Well, the actual Scene 3 of the play is where Laertes leaves for France.But the question must refer to Act 3 scene 3, the "Prayer Scene." Hamlet gets Claudius alone, but Claudius is praying (without knowing Hamlet is there.) Hamlet decides not to kill Claudius, while Claudius is praying, because he's afraid it would only send Claudius straight to Heaven, and Hamlet doesn't think that would be revenge, instead it would be more like rewarding Claudius.
Hamlet tells Claudius the title of the play is what?
The Mouse Trap
How do you play slamball?
You jump on a trampoline while playing basketball.
What exactly happened to Abraham Lincoln?
He was assianated while in a theater watching a play.
What is setting of killing Lincoln?
Lincoln was assassinated while watching a play at the Ford theater.
What can't people bring on a golf course while watching the golfer's play?
camera
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.
Name something you do while watching a movie that you would probably never do while watching a play?
scream, hide under blanket, cry, turn it off, go to another room.
Why was Claudius important?
In terms of the play characters, Claudius is important because he's the villain, opposite Hamlet as the hero. During the play, when we think of the characters as real people, Claudius is important because he's the King.
Why does Claudius tell Hamlet that the play is called mouse trap?
He doesn't. Hamlet tells Claudius that the name of the play is the Mousetrap, not the other way around. The actual name of the play is The Murder of Gonzago but Hamlet is using it to trap Claudius and so gives it a different name.
Did Hamlet kill Claudius Ptyolemy?
No, Claudius is Danish and the Ptolemies are Egyptian. There is nobody called Ptolemy in the play Hamlet.
Who killed King Hamlet?
King Hamlet, in Shakespeare's play, was poisoned by his brother Claudius.
Which character helps hamlet observe claudius' reaction to the play?
Hamlet asks Horatio to observe Claudius.
What part does Claudius play in hamlet?
He's the antagonist.
