A jarred Claudius is informed by Gertrude of what transpired during her visit with Hamlet. Gertrude believes there is still hope for her son, but Claudius is more focused on the current situation. He sends Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to find Hamlet and dispose of Polonius's body.
When Gertrude tells Claudius that Polonius has died, Claudius realizes that if he had been present, it might have been him (L13). Instead of expressing grief for Polonius' passing, Claudius is more concerned that he will be held responsible for Hamlet's deeds (L16-18).
Synopsis: Gertrude informs Claudius of Polonius's passing, and he dispatches Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to locate Hamlet and retrieve the body. Guildenstern.
When they have decided on a strategy, Gertrude shows up to tell the king and Laertes that Ophelia has passed away. She was discovered dead in a creek next to flowers. While Claudius worries about his intentions, Laertes laments the death of his sister.
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