Gertrude agrees, and Polonius hides behind an arras, or tapestry. Hamlet storms into the room and asks his mother why she has sent for him. ... He draws his sword and stabs it through the tapestry, killing the unseen Polonius.

Why is Polonius killed in Hamlet?

Why did Hamlet kill Polonius so easily? Hamlet believed that Claudius was spying on him from behind the tapestry and hoped to kill his unscrupulous uncle. Overall, Hamlet accidentally kills Polonius after mistaking him for King Claudius, who he believes is spying on him from behind the tapestry in Gertrude's chamber.

Is Polonius alive at the end of Hamlet?

Polonius is killed by Hamlet while he is spying on Hamlet and his mother in Gertrude's bedchamber. Ophelia becomes insane with grief. She falls into a stream and does not try to save herself from drowning. ... He is the only one left alive who knows the truth from beginning to end will be able to exonerate Hamlet.