''unprevailing'' - unprevailing over death. That's what Claudius means, but his personal concern is that Hamlet is trying to gain attention and excite sympathy to prevail over him, Claudius. Claudius is out to put a stop to that, as best he can, and as soon as he can. | ''unprevailing'' - unprevailing over death. That's what Claudius means, but his personal concern is that Hamlet is trying to gain attention and excite sympathy to prevail over him, Claudius. Claudius is out to put a stop to that, as best he can, and as soon as he can. |