ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Horatio kills himself to prove his friendship to Hamlet.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Horatio epitomizes the faithful friend. He only questions Hamlet’s judgment once, when Hamlet confides the fates of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Otherwise, Horatio supports every rash decision Hamlet makes. Horatio is the man Hamlet wants to be.

Detailed explanation-2: -Claudius and Gertrude set Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two boyhood friends of Hamlet, to spy on him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Horatio fulfills Hamlet’s wish by keeping the secret safe. This demonstrates his loyalty towards Hamlet as he continues to do so even when Hamlet’s madness is starting to appear real.

Detailed explanation-4: -What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of the King? It was wearing the same armor as the King, when he fought the King of Norway.

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