ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Claudius’s plan for Hamlet early in Act III?
A
to have Hamlet put to death
B
to ship Hamlet out of the country to England
C
to have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern kill him
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A duel is arranged between Hamlet and Laertes . During the match, Claudius conspires with Laertes to kill Hamlet. They plan that Hamlet will die either on a poisoned rapier or with poisoned wine. The plans go awry when Gertrude unwittingly drinks from the poisoned cup and dies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act 3, Scene 3 Claudius and Polonius plot some more. Claudius wants to send Hamlet to England immediately, but Polonius tells him that he plans to spy on Hamlet’s conversation with Gertrude. He leaves to do just that.

Detailed explanation-3: -After sending some of his attendants to retrieve it, Claudius tells Hamlet that he’s being sent to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Once Hamlet leaves, Claudius reveals his true plan: as soon as Hamlet arrives in England, he’ll be put to death by the English court.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet was sent to England because Claudius believed that he was too much of a threat to remain in Denmark. Despite having feigned madness and killed Polonius, Hamlet still had the support of the common people.

Detailed explanation-5: -He declares that he will send Hamlet to England, in the hope that a change of scenery might help him get over his troubles.

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