Hamlet 4.1 What's Happening?

Hamlet's killing of Polonius convinces Claudius that Hamlet is a threat to his rule. This act gives Claudius a reason to take action against Hamlet.

What was the consequence of Hamlet's slaying of Polonius?

What action did Hamlet take that demonstrated a threat to Claudius's kingship?

How did Claudius perceive Hamlet's actions towards Polonius?

What justification did Claudius find for taking action against Hamlet?

In what way did Hamlet's rash act affect Claudius's perception of him?