Question

Just before Laertes dies, he says to Hamlet, "Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet: / Mine and my father's death

come not upon thee, / Nor thine on me!" What is the best interpretation of Hamlet's reply, "Heaven make thee free of it!"
in the last scene of the play?

1)Hamlet does not think that Laertes deserves his forgiveness
2)Hamlet believes that he cannot do for Laertes what only God can do.
3)Hamlet scorns Laertes' request as too little, too late.
4)Hamlet reconciles with Laertes.

Answer 1

4)Hamlet reconciles with Laertes.

Answer 2

4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hamlet is a tragedy play written by William Shakespeare. The play is about Prince Hamlet who seeks to avenge his father's death.

In this last scene of the play, the words exchanged between Laertes and Hamlet were of reconciliation. Laertes asked Hamlet to forgive him his sins and Laertes would forgive Hamlet's sin. Laertes and Hamlet, in this last scene, forgives each other.

Therefore, the correct option is 4. Hamlet and Laertes reconciles with each other before dying.