ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Act I why are there guards constantly on watch, weapons being made, and ships being built?
A
Denmark is a medieval kingdom
B
They fear an impending war with Poland
C
Fortinbras is rumored be preparing to attack
D
Someone is killing kings!
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bernardo and Marcellus have urged Horatio to stand watch with them, because they believe they have something shocking to show him.

Detailed explanation-2: -What happens while the guards are on their watch? Why do they decide to tell young Hamlet? They think that he will want to know and they also think that the ghost might speak to him.

Detailed explanation-3: -He vows to carry out the ghost’s wishes, and Horatio and a guard (Marcellus) enter, worried sick for Hamlet’s well-being. Hamlet assures them that he is okay, but asks them to promise never to tell what they saw that night.

Detailed explanation-4: -Horatio and Marcellus arrive upon the scene and frantically ask Hamlet what has happened. Shaken and extremely agitated, he refuses to tell them, and he insists that they swear upon his sword not to reveal what they have seen.

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