ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the content of Hamlet’s letter to Horatio in scene 6?
A
He wants Horatio to give “murder” letters back to the King.
B
He sold Rosencrantz & Guildenstern to the pirates.
C
He longs to marry Ophelia & is on his way back to Denmark.
D
He’s joined Fortinbras in an attack on Denmark.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the letter, Hamlet says that his ship was captured by pirates, who have returned him to Denmark. He asks Horatio to escort the sailors to the king and queen, for they have messages for them as well. He also says that he has much to tell of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

Detailed explanation-2: -Horatio receives a letter from Hamlet saying that he has been kidnapped by pirates but they’ve taken mercy on him. Meanwhile, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have gone to England. Hamlet demands that Horatio meet him at once so that he can impart some shocking news to him.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the content of Hamlet’s letter to Horatio? He explains that he escaped from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern onto a pirate ship. He is a prisoner, but is being treated well because the pirates want favors from him.

Detailed explanation-4: -Terms in this set (2) What news is revealed in Hamlet’s letter to Horatio? What does this show about Hamlet? Hamlet was kept a prisoner on a pirates ship. It shows that hamlet fought for the others on his ship because they could not sail away fast enough.

Detailed explanation-5: -[Reading the letter.] ourselves too slow of sail, we put on a compelled valor. they got clear of our ship, so I alone became their prisoner. knew what they did: I am to do a good turn for them.

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