ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Claudius reveals that he has planned for
A
an army to kill Fortinbras
B
an army to kill Laertes
C
The king of England to kill Hamlet
D
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to execute Hamlet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the match, Claudius conspires with Laertes to kill Hamlet. They plan that Hamlet will die either on a poisoned rapier or with poisoned wine. The plans go awry when Gertrude unwittingly drinks from the poisoned cup and dies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Claudius finally perceives the depth of the danger Hamlet poses and entreats Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to hurry him to England to get him out of the way. Although unknown to everyone but the audience, Claudius now sees that he must instruct the king of England to kill Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 4, scene 7 Claudius gets a letter from Hamlet announcing the prince’s return. Claudius enlists Laertes’s willing help in devising another plot against Hamlet’s life. Laertes agrees to kill Hamlet with a poisoned rapier in a fencing match. If he fails, Claudius will give Hamlet a poisoned cup of wine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius confesses that he murdered his own brother in order to get the crown and marry his wife. He plots to have Hamlet killed and then poisons Gertrude accidentally. He is murdered by Hamlet before he dies.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Claudius wants to kill Hamlet because he views Hamlet as a threat to both his power and his survival. He is plagued with guilt over the murder of his brother, and he fears that Hamlet will somehow uncover the truth and seek revenge.

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