Which of these elements is the most important reason for Hamlet's tragic end?

a) feelings of guilt over Ophelia's death

b) rash act of murdering Polonius

c) inability to kill Claudius when he had the chance

d) inconsistent feelings toward his mother

e) keeping the knowledge of his father's murder a secret

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Rodney Oneill

15 March, 21:24

Which of these elements is the most important reason for Hamlet's tragic end?

a) feelings of guilt over Ophelia's death

b) rash act of murdering Polonius

c) inability to kill Claudius when he had the chance

d) inconsistent feelings toward his mother

e) keeping the knowledge of his father's murder a secret

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Madeleine Sandoval · Answer 1

The answer is C) inability to kill Claudius when he had the chance

While the other events do occur, they are not as important factors in the tragic ending of the play.