Finally, Polonius’ ignorance to the disadvantages of using deception, lead to him hurting himself. After Hamlet showcases “The Murder of Gonzago”, the King becomes very angry and leaves the play instantly, which was Hamlet’s desired reaction. Instead of following the king, Polonius sees this as a perfect opportunity to get Hamlet to confess all to his mother, the Queen, while Polonius hides behind a tapestry. And so Polonius sends Hamlet to his mother and hides behind a tapestry. While talking to the Hamlet, the Queen shouts for help, causing Polonius to cry for help and reveal himself, which make Hamlet , “Thrusts his his rapier through the arras/ [Polonius] ‘O, I am slain’” (Shakespeare, III, iv, 25). In this quote, Hamlet is surprised
