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Summary: Act III, scene iv. In Gertrude’s chamber, the queen and Polonius wait for Hamlet’s arrival. Polonius plans to hide in order to eavesdrop on Gertrude’s confrontation with her son, in the hope that doing so will enable him to determine the cause of Hamlet’s bizarre and threatening behavior. Polonius urges the queen to be harsh ...
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Summary. Analysis. In Gertrude ’s chambers, Polonius lays out his plan for the queen, and she agrees to it. As Hamlet approaches, Polonius hides himself behind a tapestry. Hamlet enters and asks his mother what the matter is. Gertrude replies that Hamlet has greatly offended his father; Hamlet retorts that it is Gertrude who has offended his ...
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Claudius enters as he speaks with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Afraid thatHamlet might prove dangerous to him, Claudius informs Rosencrantz andGuildenstern that they will be sent to England along with Hamlet. Poloniusenters and tells Claudius that Hamlet is on his way to Gertrude’s room.Polonius intends to hide himself behind a tapestry curtain, a...
As they wait for Hamlet to arrive, Polonius instructs Gertrude to sternlychastise Hamlet for his recent behavior. Gertrude agrees, and as Hamletapproaches, Polonius hides behind a tapestry. When Gertrude informs Hamlet thathe has offended his father, he bluntly replies that sheis the one whohas offended his father. Hamlet forcefully tells his mothe...
Scene 3 offers significant insight into the character of Claudius. From hisconversation with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, there can be little doubt thathe sees Hamlet as a dangerous threat. However, Claudius is first and foremost apolitician, and he recognizes that Hamlet’s popular appeal will make himdifficult to dispatch. Alone, Claudius openly ...
Hamlet Act 3, Scene 4 Summary & Analysis William Shakespeare. Cite This Page Menu. Contents; Summary; Chapter Summaries Chapter Summaries Act 1, Scene 1;
The "closet scene" is the turning point in the play.. This scene reveals Hamlet's Oedipus complex. Hamlet is in her closet, beside her bed. To have a bed on stage in a Shakespeare play is a big deal
In Gertrude’s private chambers, Polonius and the queen hear Hamlet approach. Polonius quickly hides behind a curtain, planning to eavesdrop on the conversation between mother and son. When Hamlet enters, he’s in such a rage that Gertrude cries for help. Hearing this, Polonius echoes her cries for help, revealing his hiding place in the process.
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Hamlet. [Pointing to Polonius' body] This man shall set me packing. I'll lug the guts into the neighbor room. Mother, good night. Indeed, this counselor. Is now most still, most secret, and most grave, Who was in life a foolish prating knave. [To Polonius’s body] Come, sir, to draw toward an end with you.
