ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Hamlet criticize in this act?
A
Marriage
B
Ophelia
C
Women
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He criticizes women for making men behave like monsters and for contributing to the world’s dishonesty by painting their faces to appear more beautiful than they are. Working himself into a rage, Hamlet denounces Ophelia, women, and humankind in general, saying that he wishes to end all marriages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamlet is conflicted with his fear and morals . He wants to fill his duty as a son and go on with the revenge but he is scared and feels like a cowered. passion and fear for revenge and Hamlet’s love and doubt toward his father’s ghost. This soliloquy develops Hamlet’s character as Hamlet is frustrated with himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Again Hamlet reveals his preoccupation with the disparity between appearance and reality. Claudius appears to be a powerful man, yet harbors a decided weakness for wine and revelry. Thus, says Hamlet, Claudius makes all Danes seem drunkards to their critics and attracts disrespect from both allies and enemies.

Detailed explanation-4: -42. For what is Hamlet criticizing himself in the final soliloquy of this act? His inability to kill Claudius; he is upset that the actor seems to have a more emotional response to something fake than Hamlet did to his father’s death. He is also unsure if he can trust the ghost.

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