ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are prompted to do the king’s bidding by their
A
fear for Hamlet’s health
B
loyalty to the king.
C
hope of advancement and reward.
D
desire to leave Denmark.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern do the King’s bidding willingly or reluctantly? Do they have any reason to suspect that they are being used for ill reasons? Willingly, they have no reason to suspect ill reasons, they think they will be helping Hamlet by reporting to the king and queen about his health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fearing that Hamlet is a threat to his life and throne, the King summons Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and instructs them to hurry and take Hamlet to England. The men agree, acknowledging that any threat to Claudius is a threat to the people of Denmark, so they will keep Denmark safe by removing Hamlet from its shores.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Lowdown: Friends of Hamlet’s, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are employed by Claudius to find out what is bothering the prince.

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