There is an interesting balance between Hamlet 's passive- aggressive threats to Claudius, in which Claudius ignores in return. For example, Claudius attempts to play the role of an ideal father, and asks Hamlet "How is it that the clouds still hang on you?" (Ham, 1.2.67) Not swayed by this act of false kindness, Hamlet replies with a sarcastic "Not so, my lord. I am too much i ' the sun." (Ham, 1.2.68) Hamlet 's intelligent yet aggressive responses add tension as these work as hints for the King to realize the extent of Hamlet 's knowledge on the murder. The most outstanding example of Hamlet 's rebellion towards Claudius would be the play "The Murder of Gonzago" Hamlet organizes. There is an undeniable tension in the scene as Hamlet is carefully inspecting the king 's reaction towards the play to know if he truly is the victim. As for the king, he adds to the tension by failing to remain calm. He stops the play, and struggles to keep his cover, as acting guilty will surely get him
There is an interesting balance between Hamlet 's passive- aggressive threats to Claudius, in which Claudius ignores in return. For example, Claudius attempts to play the role of an ideal father, and asks Hamlet "How is it that the clouds still hang on you?" (Ham, 1.2.67) Not swayed by this act of false kindness, Hamlet replies with a sarcastic "Not so, my lord. I am too much i ' the sun." (Ham, 1.2.68) Hamlet 's intelligent yet aggressive responses add tension as these work as hints for the King to realize the extent of Hamlet 's knowledge on the murder. The most outstanding example of Hamlet 's rebellion towards Claudius would be the play "The Murder of Gonzago" Hamlet organizes. There is an undeniable tension in the scene as Hamlet is carefully inspecting the king 's reaction towards the play to know if he truly is the victim. As for the king, he adds to the tension by failing to remain calm. He stops the play, and struggles to keep his cover, as acting guilty will surely get him