Hamlet-In Act III, Hamlet's plan to expose Claudius is going into swing. Hamlet considers the possibility of committing suicide and has some harsh words with Ophelia in scene I. In scene II, Hamlet puts on the play where he gets essentially the desired reaction from the King. Then Hamlet has an opportunity to get revenge on Claudius in scene III but does not do so because he believes that if Claudius were to be killed at that exact moment, he would go to heaven. This demonstrates exactly what kind of revenge Hamlet is out for. Finally, Hamlet goes to his mother's chamber in scene IV where he confronts her about King Hamlets death, once again sees his ghost, and kills Polonius who is listening in.
Claudius- The King still thinks Hamlet is mad, and after watching the play, begins to worry what effect Hamlet's madness will have on him. Claudius plans to send Hamlet to England to hopefully get over whatever mental issue he is "suffering" from. The King does finally express some guilt for his murder after viewing the play when describing the severity of his sin.
Gertrude- Gertrude calls Hamlet to her chamber and questions him, upon the advice of Polonius, about his recent behavior. Hamlet tells his mother that his madness is no worse than what she did. She cannot see the ghost of King Hamlet when it enters the room, and believes that Hamlet was simply talking to the air.
Ophelia- Ophelia is constantly insulted by Hamlet, who completely disregards any relationship that they had, even denying having given her any token of his love.
Polonius- Polonius is still trying to discover what is making Hamlet behave so strangely, but as he is hiding in Gertrude's room listening in to a conversation between she and Hamlet, Hamlet stabs him through a curtain. He dies. Finally.
Horatio- Horatio and Hamlet discuss the King's behavior during the play and determine that it was unusual and exposed his guilt.
-Sam Slug
I'm guessing Hamlet denied ever loving Ophelia because he was overwhelmed with everything that was going on. His thoughts were clouded and distorted from his madness. Or did he know about Polonius telling Claudius the source of Hamlet's madness was for the "loss" of Ophelia?
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