ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best describes the appearance of the ghost?
A
imposing; the ghost looks powerful and battle ready
B
sympathetic; the ghost looks sickly, weak, and helpless
C
inviting; the ghost looks friendly and welcoming
D
furious; the ghost looks enraged and unpredictably violent
E
Frightening; the ghost looks demonic and gorey
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost? He says it’s a warning sign.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the middle of Hamlet’s attack, the Ghost returns to remind Hamlet that his real purpose is to avenge his father’s death.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Hamlet, the ghost is a symbol of Hamlet’s father who is killed by Claudius. Its propose is to demand Hamlet to avenge its death. Although the ghost only appears three times in front of Hamlet, it is a specify role to develop the whole story and plot.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ghost tells Hamlet how he was murdered by his brother, Claudius. He reveals that Claudius poured poison in his ear while he was asleep and managed to seduce Gertrude. He instructs Hamlet to ‘Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder’.

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