ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Another theme in the play is ‘honour’.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary theme of the novel is the conflict between civilization and natural life. Huck represents natural life through his freedom of spirit, his uncivilized ways, and his desire to escape from civilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -HONOUR AND REVENGE As a revenge tragedy, one of the central themes in Hamlet is vengeance. Closely related to revenge is the idea of honour. Hamlet’s duty to avenge his father is tied to his honour as a ‘good son’.

Detailed explanation-3: -He feels that honor has to do with glory on the battlefield and with defending one’s reputation and good name against any perceived insult. For the troubled and contemplative King Henry IV, on the other hand, honor has to do with the well-being of the nation and the legitimacy of its ruler.

Detailed explanation-4: -THEMATIC STATEMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOUR STORY: Honor is the reward of virtue. A dishonorable person may win in the moment, but they’ll pay in the end. Honest work is honorable work. Success without honor is unsatisfying.

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