ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fortinbras is Polonius’ son
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Laertes is the only son of Polonius and brother of Ophelia. He leaves Denmark to study in Paris.

Detailed explanation-2: -Who is Young Fortinbras? Young Fortinbras is the son of Fortinbras, sometime King of Norway whom Old Hamlet killed in mortal combat on the day Hamlet was born. He is nephew to the present King of Norway, described in the play as impotent and bed-rid (I. 2.29).

Detailed explanation-3: -3) Again Polonius deceives Hamlet when he hides behind the arras to spy on Hamlet’s conversation with his mother (3.3. 28). This time, however, Polonius pays for his deceit with his life, as Hamlet pierces him through the curtain, believing he is Claudius.

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