Question

Which is an objective summary of the "forgiveness triumphs” theme that is developed in Act V of Hamlet?

It’s a good thing Laertes begs Hamlet’s forgiveness because forgiveness is more important than all other emotions.
The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge.
Hamlet should have begged Laertes for forgiveness to show that forgiveness is stronger than any type of revenge.
It’s pleasing for the audience when Laertes asks for forgiveness and makes it seem like forgiveness trumps revenge.

Answer 1

"The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge."

This is the most objective: it states what the scene shows about the theme without using subjective praise, prescriptions, or emotional judgments.