ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between how Hamlet and Laertes react to the deaths of their fathers?
A
There is no difference.
B
Hamlet goes on a murdering spree; Laertes wants to but lacks the necessary targets.
C
Hamlet is paralyzed by inaction and preoccupation with death; Laertes is ready to seek revenge.
D
Hamlet weeps disconsolately; Laertes is stoic about it all.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the difference between how Hamlet and Laertes react to the deaths of their fathers? There is no difference. Hamlet goes on a murdering spree; Laertes wants to but lacks the necessary targets. Hamlet is paralyzed by inaction and preoccupation with death; Laertes is ready to seek revenge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamlet decided to kill Claudius only when he realizes that he is about to die and it is his only chance to revenge for his father’s murder. Laertes on the other hand acts with rage when he hears that his father is dead.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the difference between Hamlet and Laertes? Both Hamlet and Laertesare impulsive characters, but Hamlet is more of a thinker while Laertes is more of a straightaway doer. Hamlet waits for the right time to come to seek vengeance while Laertes runs straightway with a sword to King Claudius.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laertes however goes at obtaining his revenge in a completely different way than Hamlet does. While Hamlet spent every moment planning every little thing to perfectly get away with killing his father’s murderer, Laertes gathers a band of soldiers and charge around accusing everyone someone says might have done it.

Detailed explanation-5: -How do his responses compare to Hamlet’s reaction to the death of his father? Laertes responds to his father’s death by wanting revenge. When Laertes finds out Ophelia is dead he challenges Hamlet in a duel. His responses compares to Hamlet’s reaction to the death of his father by both of them wanting revenge.

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