Bernadette



King Claudius and Queen Gertrude are sending Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to cheer Hamlet up. They are two friends of his from school, and the King and Queen want to find a way to help him get over his father’s death somehow. In reality, they are being sent to spy on Hamlet and discover the reason why he is acting so strangely. Also, the ambassadors that were sent to Norway return with news. Fortinbras has decided not to attack Denmark and is planning on attacking Poland instead. He is asking permission to go through Denmark on his way to Poland, but Claudius is unsure of what to do. Polonius has come to the conclusion that hamlet is mad with love for Ophelia, that is why he has been acting strange. Polonius confronts Hamlet, who continues to act crazy. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern admit to being sent by the King and Queen to talk to Hamlet. Hamlet later decides everyone will see the play //The Murder of Gonzago//, hoping that the Claudius will feel guilty for killing King Hamlet.