ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 6, what does Hamlet reveal to Horatio in a letter?
A
He arrived in England safely
B
He escaped his fate in England by boarding a pirate ship
C
He was rescued at sea by Young Fortinbras
D
He convinced Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to let him go
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first letter tells Horatio that pirates beset the ship on which Hamlet was being carried to England. In the ensuing battle, the pirates took Hamlet captive; they treated him well and brought him back to Denmark. He has, in return, promised to do them a favor.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the letter, Hamlet says that his ship was captured by pirates, who have returned him to Denmark. He asks Horatio to escort the sailors to the king and queen, for they have messages for them as well. He also says that he has much to tell of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

Detailed explanation-3: -Terms in this set (2) What news is revealed in Hamlet’s letter to Horatio? What does this show about Hamlet? Hamlet was kept a prisoner on a pirates ship. It shows that hamlet fought for the others on his ship because they could not sail away fast enough.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet tells Horatio to let the pirates bring the other letters to Claudius and that he wants Horatio to come to him right away.

Detailed explanation-5: -In hand-to-hand fighting, Hamlet boarded the pirate boat, which then broke free, leaving Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to continue on their voyage to England without their prisoner.

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