ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Polonius reads Hamlet’s letter to Ophelia
A
while Laertes speaks with Ophelia.
B
before the King sends for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
C
after Ophelia refuses Hamlet’s visits.
D
after Polonius explains his plan to King Claudius.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Polonius launches into his own diatribe on the subject, saying that Hamlet is a red-blooded male who wants her for only one purpose and that she must spurn his advances. Ophelia promises to obey her father and break off her relationship with the Prince.

Detailed explanation-2: -She tells him that Hamlet claims to love her. Polonius sternly echoes Laertes’ advice and forbids Ophelia to associate with Hamlet anymore. He tells her that Hamlet has deceived her in swearing his love and that she should see through his false vows and rebuff his affections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ophelia is warned Laertes speaks with his sister Ophelia. Laertes leaves Elsinore and warns his sister Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet before he goes. Ophelia then tells her father that Hamlet has expressed his love for her. Her father, Polonius, forbids her to see him.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why? Polonius thinks that Hamlet is mad because he’s crazy with love for Ophelia and she is ignoring him so he is depressed.

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