ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of clothes is the ghost of King Hamlet wearing?
A
wedding clothes
B
burial clothes
C
a suit of armor
D
jorts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -a full suit of armor. a full suit of armorThe Ghost was the apparition of the departed King, King Hamlet. The suit of armor seen on the Ghost is the same as the armor worn by the King on Old Norway. The ghost is wearing a full suit of armor as if hes going to war.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saying he would not believe had he not seen for himself, Horatio is astounded to have seen the Ghost of King Hamlet dressed in the armor he wore when he conquered old King Fortinbras and defeated the Poles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The reason the guards are there on watch is a direct relationship to an attack from Fortinbras and the ghost is wearing the armor of the event that started this whole thing. When the ghost asks Hamlet to avenge his death, he reveals a true fact involving the death of King Hamlet:Ghost.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this scene, the Ghost is clearly recognised by all present as the King, dressed in his full armour. Marcellus notes that the Ghost had appeared to the castle guards twice before.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hamlet mentions his “inky cloak” and “customary suits of solemn black” while talking with his mother (1.2. 76–78). 1 Additionally, if we trust Ophelia (and there is no reason at this point not to), his black apparel included a doublet, hat, and stockings with garters (2.1. 75–78).

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