FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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His playboy ways.
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His political position.
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His mother’s distaste for her.
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Her mental illness.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What, according to Laertes, will prevent Hamlet from being able to truly love Ophelia? His playboy ways.
Detailed explanation-2: -He counsels his sister Ophelia to spurn the advances of her suitor, Prince Hamlet. He explains that, to Hamlet, she can never be anything more than a plaything. Hamlet, Laertes tells Ophelia, is of a higher rank than she and cannot choose with whom he will spend his life.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Laertes does not think Ophelia should trust Hamlet’s declarations of love because his position as Prince of Denmark means he cannot actually make his own decisions. Laertes thinks if she takes his declarations of love to heart, her honour will be damaged.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is Laertes’ main objection to Ophelia’s feelings? Hamlet is interested in other women.