ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 3, Claudius reveals his true intention for sending Hamlet to England when he says, “Do it, England ____ “ What does his command mean?
A
execute Hamlet
B
execute Ros & Guil
C
Give Hamlet a new home.
D
Give Hamlet a new prison.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Claudius’s subterfuge in asking the English to execute Hamlet reveals the extent to which he now fears Hamlet: whether Hamlet is sane or mad, he is a danger to Claudius, and Claudius wishes him to die.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Hamlet was sent to England because Claudius believed that he was too much of a threat to remain in Denmark. Despite having feigned madness and killed Polonius, Hamlet still had the support of the common people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 3, scene 3 Claudius orders Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to take Hamlet to England. Polonius tells Claudius of his plans to spy on Hamlet’s conversation with Gertrude.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius finally perceives the depth of the danger Hamlet poses and entreats Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to hurry him to England to get him out of the way. Although unknown to everyone but the audience, Claudius now sees that he must instruct the king of England to kill Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-5: -He declares that he will send Hamlet to England, in the hope that a change of scenery might help him get over his troubles.

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