ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the play begins, the castle is celebrating ____
A
Hamlet’s return
B
King Claudius and Queen Gertrude’s marriage
C
Laertes’ return
D
Old Hamlet defeat of Old Fortinbras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet was first performed at “Hamlet’s” castle in 1816, as part of a celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the court celebrates the marriage of Hamlet’s mother (Gertrude) to his uncle (Claudius), Hamlet finds out that his father’s ghost is haunting the castle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet Act 1, Scene 2 establishes that Old King Hamlet has died recently, and that his brother Claudius ascended to the throne and married his widow Gertrude quickly after his brother’s death. Claudius and Gertrude are both concerned (for different reasons) about Hamlet’s deep sadness and ennui.

Detailed explanation-4: -King Claudius is having a celebration in honor of his marriage to Queen Gertrude.

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