ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Act 3, Scene 2, what is revealed by Hamlet’s request of Horatio that he “observe my uncle” during the play
A
Hamlet is caution about assigning blame wrongly
B
Horatio is already convinced of the king’s guilt
C
Hamlet has made up his mind to act
D
Horatio fears the King may flee Denmark if he is unmasked
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. In Scene 2, what is revealed by Hamlet’s request of Horatio that he “observe my uncle” during the play? Hamlet is cautious about assigning blame wrongly. Horatio is already convinced of the king’s guilt.

Detailed explanation-2: -What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do? Hamlet wants Horatio to watch the king throughout the presentation of a play in order to find out if he is guilty of killing the old hamlet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet answers the worried calls of Horatio and Marcellus, telling them nothing specific but demanding that they both take an oath to tell no one what they have seen and heard. In confidence, Hamlet tells Horatio that he will pretend to be mad so that he may spy on his mother and uncle.

Detailed explanation-4: -6. What is Hamlet’s dying request of Horatio? (Did you know-Horatio’s name might be derived from the word “orator” which means speaker.) He asks Horatio to live on and tell his story.

Detailed explanation-5: -He tells Horatio that his father’s memory haunts him. Horatio seizes the opportunity to tell Hamlet about his encounter with the Ghost of the old king. Hamlet agrees to watch that night in case the Ghost walks again.

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