💀Claudius and Laertes plan to murder Hamlet.
🤺The plan involves a fencing match with a poisoned foil.
🥤Claudius prepares a poisoned drink as a backup plan.
😱The Queen brings news of Ophelia's drowning.
⚔️Tension builds as a collision between characters is imminent.
What is Claudius and Laertes' plan?
—They plan to murder Hamlet using a poisoned foil in a fencing match or a poisoned drink as a backup.
What news does the Queen bring?
—The Queen brings news of Ophelia's drowning.
Why does tension build in this scene?
—Tension builds because a collision between characters is imminent.
What emotions are conveyed in this scene?
—Emotions of suspense, fear, and anticipation are conveyed.
What does the scene reveal about Claudius' character?
—The scene reveals Claudius' brutality and need for certainty in maintaining the throne.
00:00[Music]
00:08In Act 4 Scene 7, Claudius and Laertes discuss their plan to murder Hamlet.
00:24A messenger brings letters from Hamlet to Claudius.
00:49Claudius and Laertes devise a plan to use a fencing match to kill Hamlet.
01:00The Queen enters with news of Ophelia's drowning.
01:10The scene maintains an intense pace and builds tension.
01:26Claudius convinces Laertes of his innocence and fuels his desire for revenge.
01:45Claudius shows his need for a backup plan in maintaining the throne.
