He does confess he feels himself distracted.But from what cause he will by no means speak(3,1,5-6).
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report Hamlet’s behaviours to the King and Queen and Polonius.
Slidkalniņš: 2
For we have closely sent for Hamlet hither,That he, as ’twere by accident, may here afrontOphelia (3,2,30-1).
They decide to send Ophelia to test the real reason that causes Hamlet to go mad and crazy.
Slidkalniņš: 3
To be or not to be—that is the question (3,1,64).
Hamlet enters and delivers the most famous speech in literature, beginning, “To be or not to be—that is the question” (3,1,64).
Slidkalniņš: 4
Heavenly powers, restore him! (3,1,137)
Get thee to a nunnery (3,1,123).
Hamlet sees Ophelia. He questions her honesty then berates Ophelia, telling her off sarcastically and venomously, with the refrain, “Get thee to a nunnery” (3,1,123).
Slidkalniņš: 5
The King does not believe that Hamlet is mad because of his foiled love for Ophelia, whereas Polonius persists in his belief that Hamlet has gone crazy for her daughter.
Slidkalniņš: 6
Let his queen mother all alone entreat himTo show his grief...And I’ll be placed (3,1,181).
Polonius and the King plan to arrange a private interview between Hamlet and Gertrude. Polonius is hoping to find out the truth for Hamlet’s madness by overhearing their conversation.
Slidkalniņš: 0
I have in quick determinationThus set it down: he shall with speed to England (3,1,169).
But yet do I believeThe origin and commencement of his griefSprung from neglected love (3,1,176).