FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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That the ghost was lying to the trick him
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That Claudius is guilty of his father’s murder
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That Claudius is really mad
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That he will never be able to determine Claudius’ guilt
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Detailed explanation-1: -He resolves to devise a trap for Claudius, forcing the king to watch a play whose plot closely resembles the murder of Hamlet’s father; if the king is guilty, he thinks, he will surely show some visible sign of guilt when he sees his sin reenacted on stage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Claudius kneels before his private alter and confesses to God that he murdered his brother. He admits that this act is unforgivable but he is unwilling to relinquish his new found power and position. Instead he asks for some divine intervention to soften him so that he can seek forgiveness.
Detailed explanation-3: -The mousetrap. 53. What is Claudius’ reaction to the play? He becomes upset in the middle of the play; he rises and makes them stop performing.
Detailed explanation-4: -What does Claudius do that makes Hamlet hesitate killing him? He is praying for forgiveness.