ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does Claudius respond to Hamlet’s insanity?
A
By turning to Gertrude for comfort
B
By throwing lavish parties
C
By focusing on himself and his own well-being
D
By turning to religion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Claudius says that Hamlet’s strange behavior has clearly not been caused by love for Ophelia and that his speech does not seem like the speech of insanity. He says that he fears that melancholy sits on something dangerous in Hamlet’s soul like a bird sits on her egg, and that he fears what will happen when it hatches.

Detailed explanation-2: -3)How does Claudius respond to Hamlet in this scene? Why do you think he refuses Hamlets request to return to school in Europe. He notices Hamlet is depressed and tells him to stop mourning his father so much. He also tells Hamlet that he can’t go back to school in Europe because he is the next heir to the throne.

Detailed explanation-3: -Claudius realizes that that Hamlet has set up the play in order to anger Claudius. This realization also means Claudius knows that Hamlet is aware of his uncle’s crime.

Detailed explanation-4: -How does Claudius react to Ophelia? Claudius blames it on Hamlet and wants her to take revenge. Ophelia has completely lost her mind and Claudius wants her to be watched.

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