Question

5. What prompts Laertes to jump into Ophelia's grave? What does Hamlet say about

Ophelia to Laertes?

Answer 1

Hamlet's comments to Laertes reveal his motivation for jumping into Ophelia's grave. Essentially, Hamlet attempts to outdo Laertes and prove his love for Ophelia by leaping into her grave. Before he exits the scene, Hamlet says that he is willing to speak on the highest peak if Laertes chooses to express his love for Ophelia on the mountains.