ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Laertes “confess” to Hamlet just before his death?
A
that he killed Ophelia
B
that he conspired with the King to murder Hamlet
C
that he never would have allowed Hamlet to marry Ophelia
D
that he helped Fortinbras murder Hamlet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The queen moans that the cup must have been poisoned, calls out to Hamlet, and dies. Laertes tells Hamlet that he, too, has been slain, by his own poisoned sword, and that the king is to blame both for the poison on the sword and for the poison in the cup.

Detailed explanation-2: -Laertes reveals the murder plot to Hamlet and explains that the poisoned sword now rests in Hamlet’s hands.

Detailed explanation-3: -As he lies dying, Laertes confesses the truth and reveals that it was Claudius’s plot; this results in Hamlet killing Claudius. Laertes asks Hamlet for forgiveness, absolving him of his and his father’s deaths if Hamlet absolves him of his own.

Detailed explanation-4: -The King calls Hamlet and Laertes together and has them begin the duel by clasping hands. Hamlet asks Laertes to forgive his earlier acts of madness at Ophelia’s grave. He further claims that his madness, not he himself, is responsible for Polonius’ death, and he begs pardon for the crime.

Detailed explanation-5: -What does Laertes request of the King? Laertes asks for permission to return to France.

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