Hamlet
What is Hamlet's idea in doing a play
Final soliloquy in act 2 and also 3
Final soliloquy in act 2 and also 3
Hamlet wants to "catch the conscience of the king." He wants to have the players enact a play that is similar to the murder of his father at the hands of Claudius. Hamlet hopes to see Claudius react to the scene and bear his guilt.