| Claudius tells Laertes there are 2 reasons why he has not ordered Hamlet killed. What are those reasons? | Because Gertrude and the people love him |
| Claudius suggests a duel between Laertes and Hamlet, but that type of duel usually is not deadly. What does Claudius suggest they do to injure Hamlet? | They will use a sharp sword instead of the dull fencing sword |
| Laertes comes up with another idea to make sure his duel with Hamlet will result in Hamlet’s death. What is it? | poison the tip of the sword |
| What additional method does Claudius suggest so that even if Hamlet wins the duel with Laertes, Hamlet will still die? | Laertes will offer him a congratulatory drink that will have poison |
| As Laertes and Claudius discuss how to kill Hamlet, what news does Gertrude bring? | Ophelia has drowned herself |
| How does Claudius feel that Laertes will react to the news of Ophelia’s death? | afraid of anger |
Hamlet Act IV Scene 7
September 2, 2019