Answer:
When Claudius uses flattery to convince Laertes to kill
Hamlet, Shakespeare emphasizes the theme “Pride leads
to downfall."
Explanation:
Option A correctly evaluate Shakespeare's use of the the theme in the passage
In act IV of Hamlet,
When Claudius was discussing with Laertes about how Hamlet killed Laertes's father, Laertes asked Claudius why he hasn't killed Hamlet.
Claudius replied saying that he couldn't kill Hamlet because the Queen would be hurt. Claudius also claimed that everyone would be against him because of the love they have for Hamlet.
So, Claudius started flattering Laertes that is he a man if empty words like Hamlet or he is a man who wants to avenge the death of his father.
