ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Laertes tells Ophelia to not trust Hamlet’s love because he must consider ____ before choosing a wife.
A
Rosalyn
B
Denmark
C
England
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bidding his sister, Ophelia, farewell, he cautions her against falling in love with Hamlet, who is, according to Laertes, too far above her by birth to be able to love her honorably. Since Hamlet is responsible not only for his own feelings but for his position in the state, it may be impossible for him to marry her.

Detailed explanation-2: -What does Laertes say must govern Hamlet’s marriage choice? He must choose a wife to benefit his country; Possibly an arranged marriage, with someone with power. What advice does Ophelia in turn give to Laertes? In lines 58-80, Polonius gives a great deal of advice to his son Laertes.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Polonius’s chambers, Laertes says good-bye to his sister, Ophelia, and tells her not to trust Hamlet’s promises of love.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laertes is headed to France, and he bids farewell to his sister, Ophelia. He has some brotherly advice for her: don’t trust Hamlet, or his confessions of love.

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