ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How is Claudius related to Young Hamlet (before marrying Gertrude)?
A
He is his father
B
He is a family friend
C
He is Gertrude’s uncle
D
He is Young Hamlet’s uncle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Claudius is the brother of Old Hamlet and Hamlet’s uncle. After his brother’s death, he married Gertrude and became the King of Denmark and criticises Hamlet for being too upset over the death of his father.

Detailed explanation-2: -King Claudius is a fictional character and the main antagonist of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. He is the brother to King Hamlet, second husband to Gertrude and uncle and later stepfather to Prince Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q: What is the relationship between Claudius and Gertrude? Claudius is Gertrude’s brother-in-law in the play. After he kills his brother for the crown, he lies to Gertrude and marries her.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius is the newly crowned King of Denmark and husband to Gertrude. He is Hamlet’s uncle. Gertrude is Hamlet’s mother and the queen.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gertrude is Hamlet’s mother and Queen of Denmark.

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