As this act reveals, Claudius is a formidable antagonist, cool under fire and highly treacherous. What techniques does he use to win over the impetuous and gullible Laertes?

As this act reveals, Claudius is a formidable antagonist, cool under fire and highly treacherous. What techniques does he use to win over the impetuous and gullible Laertes?

He convinces Laertes that his plan for killing Hamlet will not fail and the reasons he gives Laertes to not punish Hamlet.