What theme of the play hamlet is apparent in these lines?

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What theme in the play Hamlet is reflected in the following lines?
"Alexander was buried, Alexander returneth to dust; the dust is earth; of earth we make loam; and why of that loam whereto he was converted might they not stop a beer-barrel? Imperious Caesar, dead and turned to clay, might stop a hole to keep the wind away."
How do these lines contribute to the play's exploration of themes like mortality, the inevitability of death, or the fleeting nature of human greatness?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's most troubled characters, and he contemplates on life and death quite a lot. In these lines it is apparent that death is inevitable, it will come for us all no matter who we are. Both Alexander and Caesar were once great men, it seemed it was impossible for them to die. But they did, the same way every living creature will eventually. We will die, and turn to dust, then to earth, and so on. No one can escape that fate, no matter how hard we try. Regardless who you are in life, you will share the same doom with every other creature that once lived.

Anonymous · Answer

C) Mortality.Explanation: In literature, the theme is the underlying message of a story, it is  what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem. Usually this belief, or idea, is universal and transcends cultural barriers. In the given lines from "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, we can see the theme of mortality, by alluding to the death of very important people (like Alexander and Caesar).

Anonymous · Answer

answer: c Explanation:i say mortality  because  thats  what  he  did  in  the  story

Anonymous · Answer

Explanation:the correct answer is mortality

Anonymous · Answer

I believe the answer is morality becaue both Ceasar and Alexander were great man that you wouldnt beilieve could die but they did because in the end they are only human. All things that live musg die thats pretty much morality.

Anonymous · Answer

Mortality is the apparent theme in these lines.William Shakespeare, in his many plays, produced a vast number of quotes on the subject of death.Hope my answer would be a great help for you.If you have more questions feel free to ask here at

Anonymous · Answer

The answer is: C mortality This is for PLATO

Anonymous · Answer

The answer is: C, mortalityThis answer is for PLATO. English 4 It talks about death and how nobody is immortal.

Anonymous · Answer

Theme is described as the central idea, lesson, or message that the author wishes to convey through a literary work. As per the question, the theme of 'mortality' in the Act V, Scene I of play 'Hamlet' is clearly evident in the given lines as it reveals that humans cannot escape death as it is inevitable. This is substantiated through the claim that Alexander and Julius Caesar despite being such great man had to be 'buried and returneth to dust' and 'turn'd to clay' implying that all humans turn into dust eventually. This reflects the transient nature of human life and suggest that humans have to accept death, sooner or later. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Anonymous · Answer

I think it’s C mortality

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