Just before Laertes dies, he says to Hamlet, “Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet: / Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, / Nor thine on me!” What is the best interpretation of Hamlet's reply, “Heaven make thee free of it!” in the last scene of the play? Hamlet does not think that Laertes deserves his forgiveness.
Hamlet believes that he cannot do for Laertes what only God can do.
Hamlet scorns Laertes' request as too little, too late.
Hamlet reconciles with Laertes.