ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Polonius demand of Ophelia?
A
leave for France with Laertes
B
stop seeing Prince Hamlet
C
continue seeing Prince Hamlet
D
help him become king
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Polonius sternly echoes Laertes ’ advice and forbids Ophelia to associate with Hamlet anymore. He tells her that Hamlet has deceived her in swearing his love and that she should see through his false vows and rebuff his affections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once Laertes heads to the ship, Polonius instantly demands Ophelia to tell him what her brother told her. Polonius hears his daughter talk about Hamlet and immediately states her reputation in the eyes of others.

Detailed explanation-3: -What reasons do Laertes and Polonius give for their command to Ophelia to stop seeing Hamlet? Are they reasonable? Laertes says that Hamlet’s infatuation can’t last, and he can’t marry her because of his royal status.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3: Polonius and Ophelia He tells Ophelia to listen to her brother and stay away from Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Nunnery Scene He goes on to insult Ophelia and tells her to go to a nunnery. He tells her that this will be the best place for her and, by being a nun, Ophelia won’t have children and produce wicked men like his uncle.

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