ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Hamlet says to Rosencrantz and Guldenstern in Scene 2 that “this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory, “ he is saying that he ____
A
is touched that they have traveled so far to see him.
B
feels betrayed by their lies.
C
is depressed.
D
now has a clearer view of people and life.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -I have of late – but wherefore I know not – lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises. And indeed it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame the earth seems to me a sterile promontory. Hamlet tells them that recently he has lost all ability to be happy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamlet acts happy to see Rosencrantz and Guildenstern at first-but as the scene progresses, it becomes clear that he wants to confuse, mislead, and toy with them just as he did to Polonius. Hamlet is onto them, and refuses to be made a fool of by any of the courtiers at Elsinore.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does Hamlet feel about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Why? He know they were sent by the king and queen when he saw the guilty look in their eyes after he asked if they had come on their own free will. He knew they would be honest.

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