How Does Shakespeare Present Claudius Entrance Speech

Claudius' entrance speech in act 3 reveals two very significant aspects of his character: that he is aware of the growing threat Hamlet poses for him, and that he is absolutely in control and capable of action. He is a contrast to Hamlet, who becomes entirely incapacitated by the very idea of action. The more Claudius knows, the more he calculates and acts; the more Hamlet knows, the more he thinks and bandies words.