ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Hamlet’s apology to Laertes before their duel, what does he say was to blame for the wrong he did to Laertes?
A
his grief
B
his love
C
his anger
D
his madness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet apologizes for his madness doing Laertes evil rather than himself being the one in the wrong. He blames his own madness. Laertes’ father’s death was an accident.

Detailed explanation-2: -[To Laertes] Give me your pardon, sir. I’ve done you wrong; But pardon’t as you are a gentleman.

Detailed explanation-3: -The King calls Hamlet and Laertes together and has them begin the duel by clasping hands. Hamlet asks Laertes to forgive his earlier acts of madness at Ophelia’s grave. He further claims that his madness, not he himself, is responsible for Polonius’ death, and he begs pardon for the crime.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia. In the final scene, he mortally stabs Hamlet with a poison-tipped sword to avenge the deaths of his father and sister, for which he blamed Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-5: -A messenger from the king informs Hamlet that Laertes has challenged him to the fencing duel, and Hamlet accepts. The duel takes place before the king and court, and Hamlet scores the first two touches. Gertrude unwittingly drinks the poisoned wine intended for Hamlet.

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