ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What will Hamlet be looking for during the play?
A
His mother’s reaction.
B
His uncle’s reaction.
C
Ophelia’s reaction.
D
Laertes’ reaction.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet’s uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamlet is stuck between wanting to take vengeance for his father and an inner struggle to do what is right. In act 2, Hamlet is not sure if this ghost is telling the truth because he could be the devil in disguise, so he devises a plan to make sure Claudius is guilty.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Claudius’ reaction to the play? He becomes upset in the middle of the play; he rises and makes them stop performing. 54. Hamlet says to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern: “Why do you think I am easier to be played upon than a pipe?” Why does he ask that?

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius urges Hamlet to think of him as a father, reminding the prince that he stands in line to succeed to the throne upon Claudius’s death.

Detailed explanation-5: -While the court assembles for the performance, Hamlet explains to Horatio how the play will help prove the Ghost’s honesty and reveal Claudius’ perfidy. He asks Horatio to watch the King and note his reaction to a specific speech in Murder of Gonzago.

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