ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to rumors, why does it look like the kingdom is preparing for war?
A
Fortinbras Jr. might be plotting an attack from Norway
B
Finland is going to declare war
C
King Claudius is going to declare war on Norway
D
Hamlet is going to start a coup
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Scene 1, Horatio explains that, because Young Fortinbras is bent on avenging his father’s defeat at Old King Hamlet’s hand, all of Denmark prepares for war.

Detailed explanation-2: -On a nearby plain in Denmark, young Prince Fortinbras marches at the head of his army, traveling through Denmark on the way to attack Poland.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ambassadors (Voltemand and Cornelius) report that the letter Claudius sent to Norway to deal with the Fortinbras problem was successful-the Uncle (Norway) has put a stop to young Fortinbras wanting to attack Denmark.

Detailed explanation-4: -Polonius enters, announcing the return of the ambassadors whom Claudius sent to Norway. Voltimand and Cornelius enter and describe what took place with the aged and ailing king of Norway: the king rebuked Fortinbras for attempting to make war on Denmark, and Fortinbras swore he would never again attack the Danes.

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