ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Laertes’ see his sister’s state and hears about his father’s murder he:
A
calmly asks the King to explain
B
insults Gertrude
C
demands answers from Claudius
D
seeks Horatio’s guidance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anguished to have lost his sister so soon after his father’s death, Laertes flees the room. Claudius summons Gertrude to follow. He tells her it was nearly impossible to quiet Laertes’ rage, and worries that the news of Ophelia’s death will reawaken it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Claudius claims that he is not responsible for Polonius’s death and says that Laertes’ desire for revenge is a credit to him, so long as he seeks revenge upon the proper person.

Detailed explanation-3: -Laertes immediately returns from France upon hearing the news of his father, Polonius’s death. Being an impulsive and passionate person, he swears to avenge his passing. Shortly after, he gathers a mob of people and storms Claudius’s castle, thinking the man is responsible for the murder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laertes wants Claudius to bring his father back to life. He intends to avenge the death of his father.

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