ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
King Claudius is happy to know that
A
Ophelia returned Hamlet’s gifts and letters.
B
Laertes will go to France.
C
Fortinbras will not attack Denmark.
D
Polonius has a plan to discover the reason for Hamlet’s foul mood.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -King Claudius responds to the threat of war from Norway, by sending a message to the uncle of the king of Fortinbras informing him of young Fortinbras’ mission and in that he is using war supplies from Norway’s subjects, and to stop young Fortinbras from moving further.

Detailed explanation-2: -He ordered for Fortinbras’ arrest, and Fortinbras promised to never attack Denmark again. King was so happy by Fortinbras’ promise that he gave Fortinbras money and permission to take soldiers to Poland. He only asks Claudius for permission to allow Fortinbras to pass through Denmark to get to Poland.

Detailed explanation-3: -In return, however, the old man asks that Denmark provide some assistance in Fortinbras’ campaign against Poland-that Claudius allow Fortinbras to pass through Denmark on his way to Poland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Voltemand tells Claudius that the King of Norway has put a stop to Prince Fortinbras’ threats, and Fortinbras has vowed not to attack Denmark.

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