Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Act 5 Summary

This video provides a summary of Act 5 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It begins in a graveyard where Hamlet reflects on mortality. The scene shifts to Ophelia's funeral, where tensions rise between Hamlet and Laertes. The narrative progresses to a duel between Hamlet and Laertes, leading to multiple deaths, including Gertrude and Claudius. The play concludes with Fortinbras arriving to find the court in disarray, offering a glimmer of hope for Denmark's future.

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