Multiple choice general knowledge "The rest is silence" are the dying words of which Shakepearean character? Hamlet Richard III Cleopatra King Lear Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' the protagonist's final words before dying are 'The rest is silence' (Act 5, Scene 2). This occurs after he is wounded by Laertes' poisoned sword in the fatal duel.