Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet. And melt in her own fire: proclaim no shame When the compulsive ardour gives the charge, Since frost itself as actively doth burn, And reason panders will.
How does the repeated idea in this excerpt reflect an important theme in this play?
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Hamlet is unkind to his family.”
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Rulers should show more compassion.”
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Family relationships are complicated.”
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”

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I believe the correct answer is D. The repeated use of "hot" and "cold" words supports the theme "Passion is a powerful force."

Throughout the play, Hamlet is obsessed with passion and its consequences. He is disgusted with Gertrude's sinful, carnal passion for Claudius, that made her betray his father. He implies that the youth should be forgiven their fits of passion if their parents can't resist it. In this moment, Hamlet is showing a lot of violent passion himself, and these words seem to unconsciously justify his own temper.