ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 4, how does the sight of Fortinbras’s army make Hamlet feel?
A
He is glad that he did not move to quick to take revenge
B
He feels guilty that he did not take immediate action like Fortinbras
C
He thinks that Fortinbras is making a huge mistake and will likely die
D
He should join Fortinbras in battle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet admires Fortinbras’s determination to accomplish what he had said he would do, which is to go to war with Poland. When Hamlet sees Fortinbras, the young prince of Norway, he is dazzled by his personality and his will to fight for nothing at all except for honor itself.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamlet is disgusted. Alone, Hamlet examines the action of Fortinbras and compares it with his own. As when he compared himself with the actor ( Act II Scene 2 ) the comparison leaves him feeling ashamed. He resolves to have bloody thoughts from now on.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet is impressed. He admires Fortinbras’s commitment and courage, and decides to follow his example. He’ll avenge his father’s death once and for all.)

Detailed explanation-4: -How does Hamlet’s encounter with Fortinbras in Act IV help Hamlet to avenge his father’s death? Hamlet decides that he would like to be as free of conflict as Fortinbras is. Fortinbras agrees to support Hamlet in his effort to become King of Denmark.

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