Answer: Claudius and Gertrude pretend to be worried about Hamlet, while they actually want to see if Hamlet is up to something.
Explanation:
In<em> Act II, Scene II</em> of Hamlet, Claudius and Gertrude tell Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Hamlet's friends, that they are concerned about his behavior. They allegedly think that Hamlet is sad because of his father's death, and are hoping that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern would be able to improve his mood. While they appear to be worried about Hamlet, they are, in fact, trying to spy on him and see if he is up to something. To Claudius, Hamlet's behavior is very suspicious, and he wants to discover the truth behind it.
