Discussion questions – Hamlet Act 4, Scene 6 and Act 4, Scene 7
1. What is Laertes first question to Claudius about his father’s death? What is the king’s response?
2. What does the letter from Hamlet to Claudius say?
3. Describe King Claudius’ and Laertes’ plan for Hamlet in detail. What is Laertes one request in the plan?
4. Why does Claudius ask Laertes if he loved his father?
5. What do we learn about the fate of Ophelia in this scene?