Claudius likes his new sense of control. He is now King and he gets to throw his weight around. Claudius does thin in his usual disingenuous fatherly way. He tries to address Laertes like a close relation. He intends to grant Laertes's wish to depart from Denmark but also uses his blessing to illustrate the idea that he is a goodly and fair king. Claudius sidesteps Polonius to show that he ranks higher than Polonius even in matters related to his son.
The audience infer from Claudius’ action of turning to Laertes first that Claudius enjoys his improved sense of command. He can now use his power as King to influence others.
Shakespeare's play Hamlet, addresses themes of friendship, insanity, and retaliation.
Claudius performs thin in his customarily false fatherly manner. He makes an effort to speak to Laertes as a close relative. He means to fulfill Laertes's yearning to leave Denmark, but he also uses his approval to demonstrate his virtue and fairness as a ruler than demonstrate that he is superior to Polonius in all areas pertaining to his son, Claudius avoids Polonius.
Thus, Claudius persuading Laertes to go against Hamlet displays his sense of control and sharp cruel mind to influence others.
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