Answer:
Act 4 Scene 7 in Hamlet is a crucial scene in which Claudius and Laertes plot to kill Hamlet.
Step-by-step explanation:
The scene opens when the Claudius was speaking to Laertes, who is seeking revenge for the death of his father, Polonius. Claudius tells Laertes that he is not responsible for Polonius' death and that he had tried to restrain Hamlet. Laertes, however, remains angry and demands justice.
Now at this point, a messenger enters the room and informs Claudius that Hamlet has returned to Denmark. Claudius seizes this opportunity to plot Hamlet's death and suggests that Laertes could challenge Hamlet to a fencing match, in which Laertes could use a poisoned blade. Claudius also suggests that he will offer Hamlet a poisoned drink during the match, just in case Laertes is not successful in killing him.
Laertes agrees to the plan, and Claudius assures him that it will appear to be an accident. They then discuss how to make the plot appear legitimate, and Laertes suggests that he should wound Hamlet with the poisoned blade during the fencing match in front of witnesses. They agree that the fencing match will take place the next day.
This scene is significant why because it shows the extent to which Claudius is willing to go in order to protect his position as king and eliminate any threats to his power, including Hamlet.