FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
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The queen
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Laertes
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Hamlet
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The king
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Detailed explanation-1: -In Laurence Olivier’s film adaptation of Hamlet, Gertrude drinks knowingly, presumably to save her son from certain death. If she drinks on purpose, then she’s the self-sacrificing mother Hamlet has always wanted her to be.
Detailed explanation-2: -Instead, Gertrude’s love for Claudius creates a thrilling twist to the closet scene in which he is revealed as a murderer. The final Act, in which she is clearly aware that the wine is poisoned, sees her sacrifice herself to save Hamlet.
Detailed explanation-3: -Laertes selects the poisoned and sharpened rapier, and the two go at it. When Claudius offers Hamlet the poisoned goblet of wine, Hamlet refuses, and Gertrude picks up the cup instead. Toasting Hamlet, she drinks the poison, ensuring her eventual death.
Detailed explanation-4: -A messenger from the king informs Hamlet that Laertes has challenged him to the fencing duel, and Hamlet accepts. The duel takes place before the king and court, and Hamlet scores the first two touches. Gertrude unwittingly drinks the poisoned wine intended for Hamlet.