ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What tendency of Polonius most directly leads to his death?
A
his wrath
B
his jealousy
C
his tendency to meddle in the affairs of others
D
his hatred for Hamlet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of Polonius’s character traits brings about his death? Polonius’s tendency to be meddlesome puts him in the position that leads to his death.

Detailed explanation-2: -29. What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet’s madness? He thinks that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia rejecting him because he is so in love with her.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet intimidates Gertrude, and she cries out that he is trying to murder her. Polonius reacts from behind the curtain and yells for help. Hamlet draws his sword and thrusts it through the tapestry, killing Polonius.

Detailed explanation-4: -In his last attempt to spy on Hamlet, Polonius hides himself behind an arras in Gertrude’s room. Hamlet deals roughly with his mother, causing her to cry for help. Polonius echoes the request for help and is heard by Hamlet, who then mistakes the voice for Claudius’ and stabs through the arras and kills him.

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