ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to Ophelia at the end of Act 4?
A
She runs away
B
She has drown; it looks like a suicide
C
She is trying to kill Claudius
D
She begins to date Fortinbras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ophelia, mad with grief, has drowned in the river. Anguished to have lost his sister so soon after his father’s death, Laertes flees the room. Claudius summons Gertrude to follow.

Detailed explanation-2: -After they settle on the plan, Gertrude arrives to inform the king and Laertes that Ophelia is dead. She was found drowned in a brook, surrounded by flowers. Laertes grieves over the loss of his sister, while Claudius frets about his plans.

Detailed explanation-3: -SARAH: Ophelia made a wreath of flowers and attempted to hang it on the branches of the willow. While doing so, she slipped and fell into the brook.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius confirms that Hamlet killed Polonius, though seeking to take Claudius’ life. Laertes can’t understand why Claudius didn’t punish Hamlet for such capitol crimes. Claudius explains that he has restrained himself, even though he has no intention of letting Hamlet get away with his crimes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rejected by Hamlet, Ophelia is now desolate at the loss of her father. She goes mad and drowns.

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