ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Hamlet ask of Horatio in his final moments?
A
Tell my story and tell Fortinbras that I think he should be king of Denmark.
B
Avenge me! Do not rest until your hands are so bloody that you can never cleanse them.
C
Run! You are in danger!
D
Remember me. Bring violets to my grave annually.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet tells Horatio again that he is dying, and urges his friend not to commit suicide in light of all the tragedies, but instead to stay alive and tell his story. He says that he wishes Fortinbras to be made King of Denmark; then he dies.

Detailed explanation-2: -What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do? Hamlet wants Horatio to watch the king throughout the presentation of a play in order to find out if he is guilty of killing the old hamlet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet is told by Horatio about the ghost, and the ghost tells about his murder to Hamlet in the end of the first act. In the final act, Hamlet begs Horatio not to kill himself and instead to live and tell Hamlet’s story.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet tells Horatio to ensure that the Danish crown passes to Fortinbras.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hamlet answers the worried calls of Horatio and Marcellus, telling them nothing specific but demanding that they both take an oath to tell no one what they have seen and heard. In confidence, Hamlet tells Horatio that he will pretend to be mad so that he may spy on his mother and uncle.

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