ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Act 3 Scene 3:What is King Claudius trying to figure out?
A
what Hamlet is going to do next
B
why there is a ghost visiting
C
if he should confess that he murdered his brother
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Claudius’ Confession Claudius kneels before his private alter and confesses to God that he murdered his brother. He admits that this act is unforgivable but he is unwilling to relinquish his new found power and position. Instead he asks for some divine intervention to soften him so that he can seek forgiveness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Claudius and Polonius plot some more. Claudius wants to send Hamlet to England immediately, but Polonius tells him that he plans to spy on Hamlet’s conversation with Gertrude. He leaves to do just that. Left alone-or so he thinks-Claudius confesses to his crime and tries to pray for forgiveness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Claudius appears to care deeply about his tortured nephew but confesses his guilty conscience in an aside.

Detailed explanation-4: -Act 3, scene 3 Claudius orders Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to take Hamlet to England. Polonius tells Claudius of his plans to spy on Hamlet’s conversation with Gertrude. Left alone, Claudius reveals his remorse for killing his brother, and he tries to pray.

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