ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does everyone think killed old King Hamlet?
A
Old Age
B
A snake
C
A stroke
D
An assassin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: King Hamlet’s death is reported to be caused by a snake bite, however he actually dies at the hands of Claudius, his brother. Claudius is jealous to Hamlet, the King of Denmark, and decides to poison him.

Detailed explanation-2: -The events narrated by Shakespeare in his tragedy Hamlet1 are the following: King Hamlet of Denmark dies suddenly and his brother Claudius a few weeks later marries the widow, his sister-in-law, Queen Gertrude; according to the official explanation, a snakebite was the cause of his death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Claudius wants to kill Hamlet because he views Hamlet as a threat to both his power and his survival. He is plagued with guilt over the murder of his brother, and he fears that Hamlet will somehow uncover the truth and seek revenge.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this metaphor, the Ghost of Hamlet’s father compares Claudius to a poisonous snake who bit him and then took over as king after his death.

Detailed explanation-5: -A serpent stung me; so the whole ear of Denmark. Is by a forged process of my death.

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