ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does the theme of truth versus deception, so prevalent in Hamlet, comes full circle in Act 5, Scene 2.
A
The chain of events his act sets in motion ends in this scene. In it, Claudius has put together yet another plot to secure his power, giving the play a feeling of having come full circle.
B
This bold image clearly foreshadows the coming fatal clash between these two characters.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does the theme of truth versus deception, so prevalent in Hamlet, comes full circle in Act 5, Scene 2. The chain of events his act sets in motion ends in this scene. In it, Claudius has put together yet another plot to secure his power, giving the play a feeling of having come full circle.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet, ” the truth is often misinterpreted and identified as false, while deception is perceived as fact, which ultimately results in the destruction of family and friends.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deception in Hamlet, is widely accepted as being the main theme of the play. Out of all of the events leading to Hamlet’s death, the problems that where a result of spying cost him the most. In the play, deception is a major factor in the cause of the deaths of all those who die, including Hamlet himself.

Detailed explanation-4: -Justice and revenge are themes located throughout the play. They are particularly prevalent in this section of the play as Laertes, avenges the death of his father by killing Hamlet and Hamlet avenges the death of his father by killing Claudius.

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