ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At the end of Scene I, King Claudius has decided to
A
have Hamlet put to death in Denmark
B
ship Hamlet out of the country to England
C
have Rosencrantz and Guidenstern kill Hamlet
D
have Fortinbras kill Hamlet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Hamlet was sent to England because Claudius believed that he was too much of a threat to remain in Denmark. Despite having feigned madness and killed Polonius, Hamlet still had the support of the common people.

Detailed explanation-2: -After sending some of his attendants to retrieve it, Claudius tells Hamlet that he’s being sent to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Once Hamlet leaves, Claudius reveals his true plan: as soon as Hamlet arrives in England, he’ll be put to death by the English court.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 4, scene 2 Hamlet refuses to tell Rosencrantz and Guildenstern where he has put Polonius’s body. Act 4, scene 3 Hamlet is brought to Claudius, who tells him that he is to leave immediately for England. Alone, Claudius reveals that he is sending Hamlet to his death.

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