FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
Question
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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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That Claudius is guilty of his father’s murder
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That the ghost was lying to the trick him
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Detailed explanation-1: -He suspects that the speech of Lucianus is written by Hamlet himself. Claudius rises from his seat, calls for light, and leaves the scene. Observing Claudius’ reaction to the play, now Hamlet is sure that he is the murderer of his father.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ghost tells Hamlet that he is, in fact, the ghost of his dead father. And there’s more: the ghost claims that Claudius killed him, taking his throne and his wife in the process. He wants Hamlet to kill Claudius in revenge. Shocked, Hamlet agrees and vows to avenge his father’s death.
Detailed explanation-3: -What does Claudius do that makes Hamlet hesitate killing him? He is praying for forgiveness.
Detailed explanation-4: -When the play begins, Hamlet carefully observes Claudius. Sure enough, when the fictional king in the play is murdered in much the same way Hamlet’s father was, Claudius flees, clearly rattled. Hamlet confirms the reaction with Horatio, thrilled that he finally has proof Claudius murdered his father.