Anthony

In this section of the play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are sent by King Claudius and Queen Gertrude to cheer the melancholy Hamlet up. They believe that seeing two of his old school friends will help get Hamlet over his fathers death. They also are sending for Rosencrantz and Guldenstern to spy on Hamlet to try and figure out why he has been acting so strange. Ambassadors return after being sent by King Claudius to discuss a conflict in Norway with the news that Fortinbras is no longer going to attack them. He has decided to attack Poland instead and wants to go through Denmark.He is asking permission to go through Denmark on his way to Poland, but Claudius is unsure of what to do. Polonius then tells Claudius and Gertrude that Hamlet is acting so strangely because he is madly in love with his daughter Ophelia. Polonius confronts Hamlet, who continues to act crazy. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern admit to being sent by the King and Queen to talk to Hamlet. To prove Claudius is guilty, Hamlet, decides that everone will see the play, The Murder of Gonzago, in hopes that Claudius will show signs of guilt. Type in the content of your page here.