This is the scene where we find out that it was defiantly Claudius that killed the king as he talks to himself about the murder. At one point he even says, “this cursed hand of mine is coated with my brothers blood.” Just before he starts talking about the murder, Claudius tells Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to get ready as they are going to go with Hamlet to England (like they previously discussed) in hopes that it will clear Hamlet’s head and drive the madness out of him. Polonius then tells Claudius that Hamlet is with his mother and that he will spy on them as they talk (then Claudius starts talking about the murder). While Claudius is praying, Hamlet enters. Hamlet stands there contemplating weather or not to kill Claudius right there on the spot. He decides not to as it means that Claudius will rest peacefully because he is praying at the time of his death. Hamlet decides to wait until Claudius is out drinking, swearing or doing any other sinful act. Hamlet then leaves and Claudius finishes praying. Claudius does’t believe that his words will reach heaven because they haven’t got any thoughts behind them. Claudius then exits.