ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Polonius tell Ophelia to do?
A
spend more time with Hamlet
B
stop talking to Hamlet
C
spend more time studying
D
to find a man who can marry her
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: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 3. In Polonius’ chambers, Laertes prepares to return to school in Paris. He counsels his sister Ophelia to spurn the advances of her suitor, Prince Hamlet. He explains that, to Hamlet, she can never be anything more than a plaything.

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: -In Act 2, Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to Hamlet? Hamlet does not seem to recognize him. When Polonius tries to speak with Hamlet, does he really believe Hamlet is crazy? Not entirely–Polonius sees some reason or logic within the craziness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hamlet is at first courteous to Ophelia, but suddenly he turns on her: he denies having loved her, asks where her father is, attacks womankind, and tells her she should enter a nunnery.

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