ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What stereotypical Danish custom repulses or disgusts Prince Hamlet?
A
being heavy handed with their opinions
B
being heavy drinkers of alcoholic beverages
C
being heavily underprepared for war
D
being heavily overweight due to feasting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The fact that “swinish” behavior characterizes the Danish collective reputation embarrasses Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-2: -He is stuck in purgatory because his sins were not absolved. What custom does Hamlet dislike? Why? Hamlet doesn’t like the cannon going off each time the King drinks because he thinks it makes Denmark look bad and could make them an easy target for Norway.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Scene 1, Horatio explains that, because Young Fortinbras is bent on avenging his father’s defeat at Old King Hamlet’s hand, all of Denmark prepares for war.

Detailed explanation-4: -Denmark is preparing for a war with Norway; Young prince Hamlet is unhappy with his mother hastily marrying Claudius; Ophelia is told by her father and brother not to fall in love with Hamlet; The ghost tells Hamlet that the king was murdered and asks him to take revenge.

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