Question
One theme in Hamlet is "death conquers everyone.” Which statement explains how Act V of Hamlet develops this theme?
A: As a gentleman, Osric is able to stay out of the fight without dying.
B: Even though he’s a gentleman, Horatio survives all the fighting.
C: Fortinbras takes advantage of the death of the royal family and becomes king.
D: Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.
A: As a gentleman, Osric is able to stay out of the fight without dying.
B: Even though he’s a gentleman, Horatio survives all the fighting.
C: Fortinbras takes advantage of the death of the royal family and becomes king.
D: Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.
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The statement that best explains how Act V of *Hamlet* develops the theme "death conquers everyone" is:
**D: Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.**
This option highlights the inevitability of death, illustrating that even those in positions of power and privilege are not spared from its consequences, thereby reinforcing the theme.
**D: Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.**
This option highlights the inevitability of death, illustrating that even those in positions of power and privilege are not spared from its consequences, thereby reinforcing the theme.