Hamlet vs Claudius

In "Hamlet," Shakespeare uses different types of speech to indirectly portray the characteristics of each character, to the audience.  Throughout the first Act, Hamlet is mournful due to the loss of his father.  In order to display Hamlet's emotional state, Hamlet's speeches are mainly in verses.  If one were to have a closer examination of Hamlet's speeches, one may realize that Hamlet is a intelligent, deep, and emotional character.  On the contrary, King Claudius' speeches are mainly in prose, and he seems unemotional and detached when addressing the death of his brother.  King Claudius is also very literal when speaking.