ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hamlet is sent to England under what pretenses?
A
He is making a political stop before going back to school
B
It is for his health
C
Gertrude has a summer home there
D
He is to marry the princess
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet is sent to England, supposedly as an ambassador, just as King Fortinbras of Norway crosses Denmark with an army to attack Poland. During his journey, Hamlet discovers Claudius has a plan to have him killed once he arrives.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Horatio receives letters from a sailor sent by Hamlet. The first letter tells Horatio that pirates beset the ship on which Hamlet was being carried to England. In the ensuing battle, the pirates took Hamlet captive; they treated him well and brought him back to Denmark.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gertrude informs Claudius that Hamlet has killed Polonius, which gives Claudius an excuse to send Hamlet to England along with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and a letter instructing the king of England to execute Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-5: -How does Hamlet react to being sent to England? He submits to going but only says goodbye to his mom to show that he is not happy with Claudius.

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