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 iii, Ophelia agrees to obey Polonius’ wish. What will she do?
A
She will marry Fortinbras.
B
She will go into a convent for a year.
C
She will stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections.
D
She will immediately return to school.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At the end of scene iii, Ophelia agrees to obey Polonius’ wish. What will she do? She will marry Fortinbras.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to “obey.” What will she do? She agrees to obey Polonius’ wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections. What did the ghost tell Hamlet? The ghost told Hamlet that King Hamlet was murdered by Claudius, and it asked Hamlet to avenge the murder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polonius sternly echoes Laertes’ advice and forbids Ophelia to associate with Hamlet anymore. He tells her that Hamlet has deceived her in swearing his love and that she should see through his false vows and rebuff his affections. Ophelia pledges to obey.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3: Polonius and Ophelia He tells Ophelia to listen to her brother and stay away from Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-5: -In response to Polonius’ warning, Ophelia obeys by saying, “I shall obey, my lord” (1.3. 136). In another instance, Ophelia agreed to become Polonius and Claudius’ spy; to spy on Hamlet and to determine his insanity. Her obedience to her father added to the destruction of her love relationship and her life.

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