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Hamlet, Part 8: Themes

Question 13 • OK-English Language Arts 12 A

Which is the best example of an objective summary of the theme "truth is hard to discern” that is further developed in Act V of Hamlet?

Answer
A
When Hamlet and Laertes fight at Ophelia’s grave, each thinks he knows what the truth is. This scene helps to further develop the theme “the real truth is hard to see.”
B
At the funeral for Ophelia, Laertes and Hamlet’s combative behavior is really embarrassing. This scene helps to further develop the theme “some people can’t handle the truth.”
C
By brawling at Ophelia’s grave, Hamlet and Laertes show they should both be locked up. This scene helps to further develop the theme “sometimes it’s hard to see the truth.”
D
It’s totally unreasonable that Hamlet and Laertes start yelling about the truth at Ophelia’s funeral. This scene helps to further develop the theme “some people can’t see the truth.”

Explanation

An objective summary describes what happens without judging the characters or using emotional language. At Ophelia’s grave, Hamlet and Laertes both act as though they understand the situation, but their conflict shows how difficult it is to discern the truth. Choice C states this neutrally and connects the event to the theme. The other choices use judgmental phrases such as “really embarrassing,” “totally unreasonable,” or “should both be locked up.”

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