ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does the King feel about Voltimand’s news?
A
He is happy
B
He is unhappy
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Polonius returns with Ambassadors Voltemand and Cornelius. They bring news from Norway that the old and ailing king, brother to the slain King Fortinbras, has managed to restrain his nephew, young Fortinbras, from invading Denmark.

Detailed explanation-2: -Polonius then tells Gertrude and Claudius that he thinks Hamlet’s behavior is due to his feelings for Ophelia. They hatch a plan to figure out what’s really going on: Polonius will send Ophelia to talk to the mad Hamlet and prove once and for all that he’s crazy with love. Hamlet then enters, mad as ever.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet finally reveals his full disdain for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, saying that he has neither love nor respect for them or their King, to whom he refers as a “thing.” Hamlet calls his classmates the worst kind of parasites.

Detailed explanation-4: -What good news does King Claudius hear from Rosencrantz and Polonius concerning Hamlet? Rosencrantz and Guildenstern tell the king about the play and Hamlet’s interest in it. Claudius tells them to encourage his interest, as well his interest in the theatre troupe.

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