FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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changes his mind about the fencing match.
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says that he forgives Hamlet.
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strikes Hamlet with his sword.
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refuses to believe Hamlet.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet asks Laertes to forgive his earlier acts of madness at Ophelia’s grave. He further claims that his madness, not he himself, is responsible for Polonius’ death, and he begs pardon for the crime. Laertes remains stiff and suspicious in his response, but says he bears Hamlet no grudge.
Detailed explanation-2: -Finally, Hamlet seizes the opportunity and stabs Claudius with the poisoned blade. Before he dies, Laertes begs for Hamlet’s forgiveness, which he grants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet receives the forgiveness he sought from Laertes after the death of Claudius in the line, “Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet./Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee, /Nor thine on me” (5.2. 271).
Detailed explanation-4: -However, in the process of plotting with Claudius to kill Hamlet, he discovers that this king is the usurper of the throne who killed Hamlet’s father. Laertes regrets his foolish act of becoming a part of the usurper at the time of his death and asks for Hamlet’s forgiveness.