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Because it was so theatrical and overblown. Jumping into her grave, really!
Ernestina Robel
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∙ 13y agoHe does it to challenge Laertes. As Hamlet says, he's disgusted that Laertes is putting on a big show, with himself the center of attention, instead of being properly respectful for the funeral.
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∙ 14y agoBecause her death was considered to be a suicide, and suicides were not entitled to Christian burial. This is a little unfair on Ophelia who, from Gertrude's account of her death, was unaware that she was in danger of drowning, and got into the river by accident.
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∙ 6y agoHe does it because Laertes does it first. He feels that Laertes is showing off; after all, Hamlet thinks, his feelings are bound to be more important than Laertes's. So Hamlet matches Laertes's bravado by jumping in the grave himself. It's a pissing match. Of course, Laertes blames Hamlet (with reason) for the death of his father and sister, and thinks it is an outrage for Hamlet to even be there. It's sort of like how Lady Anne in Richard III feels when he turns up at her husband's funeral and tries to get into her pants..
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∙ 13y agoLaertes jumped into Ophelia's grave to stop his sister's burial, as he wanted to give his sister a hug for the last time and to tell everyone at the funeral how much he loved his sister.
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∙ 13y agoYes while they were fighting. Actually Laertes already jumped into the grave before they fought.
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∙ 10y agoinside the grave itself
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∙ 11y agoThe two fight over who loved her more
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Who jumps into Ophelia's grave?
Both Laertes and Hamlet.
In hamlet What is ophelias major weakness?
Ophelia has been trained by her heavy-handed father to do what he tells her (and failing that, what her brother tells her). With her father dead and her brother in France, she has no anchor in her world.
What act of Laertes prompts Hamlet to reveal his presence?
Laertes jumps into Ophelia's grave and starts mourning over how much he misses her. Hamlet, not to be out done, jumps into the grave and starts weaping as well; eventually getting in to a fight with Laertes.
How long has Yorick been dead?
Twenty-three years at the time Hamlet arrives at his grave.
What implications are the clowns making in their opening conversation in hamlet act 5 scene 2?
The clowns are just grave diggers (everyday civilian) who are digging Ophelia's grave at the time.
Who was the first to leap in ophelias grave?
In Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," the first to leap into Ophelia's grave is her brother, Laertes. He does so out of grief and expresses his love for his sister by challenging anyone else to show more grief than him.
When hearing of Ophelias affection for Hamlet what does Polonius command her to do?
He demands that she have no further communication with Hamlet. He tells her that Hamlet is trifling with her affection, that he is lying and does not really care for her. He is, of course, wrong.
Where do Hamlet and Laertes fight in Hamlet?
In Ophelia's grave.
Who jumps into Ophelia's grave?
Both Laertes and Hamlet.
In hamlet What is ophelias major weakness?
Ophelia has been trained by her heavy-handed father to do what he tells her (and failing that, what her brother tells her). With her father dead and her brother in France, she has no anchor in her world.
What is comic about the graveyard scene in Hamlet?
irony: the grave diggers are talkling about prince hamlet while he is right there
What act of Laertes prompts Hamlet to reveal his presence?
Laertes jumps into Ophelia's grave and starts mourning over how much he misses her. Hamlet, not to be out done, jumps into the grave and starts weaping as well; eventually getting in to a fight with Laertes.
Who is Ophelias father in Hamlet?
Ophelia's father is Polonius, who is Claudius' advisor. Polonius is killed by Hamlet when he is hiding behind a tapestry, spying on Hamlet as he talks to his mother, Gertrude. After Polonius' death, Ophelia goes mad and eventually dies after she falls from a tree into a brook and drowns.
How long has Yorick been dead?
Twenty-three years at the time Hamlet arrives at his grave.
Can you give me an example of foreshowding in hamlet?
When Ophelia is singing about flowers at a grave which forebodes/forshadows her death.
What is Hamlet's response to these actions of laertes?
Which of Laertes' actions are we talking about? His leaping into Ophelia's grave? His statement that in terms of honour he remains aloof? His stabbing Hamlet with an unbated sword?
What implications are the clowns making in their opening conversation in hamlet act 5 scene 2?
The clowns are just grave diggers (everyday civilian) who are digging Ophelia's grave at the time.
