Hamlet is depressed after his father's death and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle. He feigns madness to investigate his father's death. Hamlet arranges for players to perform a play depicting his father's murder to prove his uncle's guilt. When his uncle reacts strongly, Hamlet resolves to kill him. However, his killing of Polonius and perceived madness lead his uncle to send Hamlet away. Hamlet returns in time for Ophelia's funeral, where her brother Laertes vows revenge on Hamlet. The king arranges a poisoned fencing match between Hamlet and Laertes, which results in the death of the king, queen, Laert