Which Shakespearean tragedy features the 'Gravediggers' scene, providing a moment of memento mori and dark humor?
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Correct answer: Hamlet
The Gravediggers (or Clowns) appear in Act 5, uncovering the skull of Yorick. This scene allows Hamlet to meditate on the physical reality of death and the equalization of all people in the grave.
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