ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prince of Norway
A
Hamlet
B
Rosencrantz
C
Voltemond
D
Fortinbras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fortinbras. The young Prince of Norway, whose father the king (also named Fortinbras) was killed by Hamlet’s father (also named Hamlet). Now Fortinbras wishes to attack Denmark to avenge his father’s honor, making him another foil for Prince Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fortinbras is a mature young man. He is a soldier, immersed in the way of the military, where discipline is required in the midst of chaos. When he arrives at the Danish court after the chaos of the principal characters’ lives has brought about their deaths he takes immediate control and restores order.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet asks the Captain of Fortinbras’s army the purpose of their expedition. The Captain tells him they are fighting for a piece of worthless land.

Detailed explanation-4: -He admires and envies Fortinbras, “a delicate and tender prince, ” for his courage and readiness to act.

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