ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is Hamlet’s father?
A
hidden under the stairwell
B
in Heaven
C
in Purgatory
D
in Hell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, the basic nature and intention of the Ghost remain mysterious. The Ghost claims that it is the spirit of Hamlet’s father, and that it currently spends most of its time in purgatory being purified before it can enter heaven, and that it has been released for a short time to deliver its message to Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, the ghost that Hamlet sees is his father’s. He tells Hamlet how he was killed by Claudius and that he lives in purgatory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since he was denied receiving last rites from a priest, he has been consigned to purgatory until he has paid for the mistakes he made while living.

Detailed explanation-4: -Old Hamlet is the previous King of Denmark and Hamlet’s father. He has recently died but visits Hamlet as a ghost during the play. Polonius is a counsellor to the new king and queen.

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