A threat to the image established by individuals can lead to responses that can reveal the true intentions and identity of individuals, altering the initial perception of them- same. Claudius is a two-faced individual who has created an image of himself as an admirable king, but when the ghost informed Hamlet of Claudius' crime, Hamlet's perception of Claudius changed. Although Hamlet does not show particular affection for Claudius, Hamlet's initial hatred is directed at Gertrude for remarrying so quickly. It was not until the ghost appeared to Hamlet and revealed Claudius's intentions that Hamlet realized Claudius' true identity, which changed Hamlet's perception of his uncle. Claudius believes that “Hamlet's madness… must not disappear unguarded” (III, i, 189) because it “will constitute a danger” (167) to his secret and facade. With this suspicion, Claudius takes action and informs the King of England “by letters… of the present death of Hamlet”. (IV, iii, 66-67) When this fails, Claudius manages to convince Laertes to “let himself be governed by [him]” (IV, vii, 60) and to conceive “…a feat [of which Laertes] could be the organ. » (65, 71) This is the moment when Claudius realizes the threat that Hamlet represents and which will lead to his downfall and therefore responds by showing part of his true identity: his manipulative and plotting side. As Claudius' lies are slowly revealed, certain individuals, such as Horatio and even himself, soon follow Hamlet's changing perception of Claudius. Hamlet informs Horatio of the letter containing instructions from Claudius in England regarding the murder of Hamlet. Horatio expresses his shock by saying, “Why, what a king this is!” » (V, ii, 66) Horatio's astonishment shows that he did not expect something so cruel from the king who dealt diplomatically with the demands and threats of young Fortinbras to avoid a war. It is evident throughout the play that Claudius loves Gertrude and views her as "connective to [his] life and to his ».