ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Polonius think is wrong with Hamlet?
A
He thinks Hamlet is lovesick.
B
He thinks Hamlet is upset about his mother’s wedding.
C
He thinks Hamlet is upset about his father’s death.
D
He thinks Hamlet is upset because Laertes gets to return to college and he doesn’t.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Answer and Explanation: Polonius believes that Hamlet has fallen into madness because of unrequited love. In Act I, Polonius advised Ophelia to reject Hamlet’s romantic advances, warning her that as the prince, Hamlet does not have the freedom to choose his own wife.

Detailed explanation-3: -What does Polonius this is troubling Hamlet? He thinks that Hamlet is lovesick because of Ophelia and how she is rejecting him.

Detailed explanation-4: -What did Ophelia think was wrong with Hamlet? She is afraid Hamlet has gone mad due to his love for her. How does Polonius explain this incident? Hamlet is love crazed.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is Polonius’ plan for testing his theory that Hamlet is love-crazy? He wants to have Hamlet meet Ophelia. He (Polonius) will hide and eavesdrop on the conversation to determine whether or not Hamlet is love-sick.

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