FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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lack of sleep
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hanging with the wrong crowd
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too stupid
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he’s mad with love for Ophelia
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Detailed explanation-1: -What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet’s madness? He thinks that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia rejecting him because he is so in love with her.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Ophelia pledges to obey.
Detailed explanation-3: -Polonius says that Hamlet must be mad with his love for Ophelia, for she has distanced herself from him ever since Polonius ordered her to do so. Polonius speculates that this lovesickness might be the cause of Hamlet’s moodiness, and he hurries out to tell Claudius of his idea.
Detailed explanation-4: -Polonius insists that Hamlet’s “tenders” are intended to “trap” her in an inappropriate relationship, and he commands her to cease all contact with him. Ophelia agrees to obey.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Polonius believes that Hamlet has fallen into madness because of unrequited love. He declares that Ophelia’s rejection of Hamlet “hath made him mad".