Read the excerpt from an analysis of the end of Act V of Hamlet. A duel takes place between Laertes and Hamlet. But due to treachery, Laertes and Hamlet are poisoned, as are Claudius and Gertrude, and they all die.

Which is the best summary of the theme that is developed in this section of the play?

Revenge never works out, and people should just avoid it.

Fighting is not the way to solve problems, no matter what.

Those who fight are unwise and would do better to talk.

Those who pursue revenge are often destroyed by it.

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Chanel Perez

15 September, 07:52

Read the excerpt from an analysis of the end of Act V of Hamlet. A duel takes place between Laertes and Hamlet. But due to treachery, Laertes and Hamlet are poisoned, as are Claudius and Gertrude, and they all die.

Which is the best summary of the theme that is developed in this section of the play?

Revenge never works out, and people should just avoid it.

Fighting is not the way to solve problems, no matter what.

Those who fight are unwise and would do better to talk.

Those who pursue revenge are often destroyed by it.

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Karina Cannon · Answer 1

I would say the correct answer is the final option - Those who pursue revenge are often destroyed by it.

Hamlet was driven by his lunatic desire to have his revenge on Claudius for killing his father, which is why he wouldn't stop to think about anything else. Laertes likewise wanted to get his revenge on Hamlet for causing his sister's death. As you can see, they did get their revenge, but at what cost? Both of them died, as well as Claudius, Gertrude, and many other characters.