ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -First I listed out all the deaths in the play, noting that 9 of the 11 central characters die (in order, King Hamlet, Polonius, Ophelia, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Laertes, Gertrude, Claudius, and Prince Hamlet all die, while Horatio and Young Fortinbras do not).

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamlet’s final scene covers the duel between Hamlet and Laertes. Hamlet tells Horatio that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have died offstage: they were executed in his stead by the king of England. A courtier named Osric jokes with Hamlet and Horatio, making many puns (plays on words that are often humorous).

Detailed explanation-3: -The ending of Shakespeare’s Hamlet contains the deaths of six people, but more importantly contains important literary devices such as puns and foil characters. Furthermore, the truth of Hamlet’s turmoil throughout the play is revealed, as well as the many murderous actions of Claudius.