ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a symbol found in Hamlet?
A
skull
B
Ghost
C
Weather
D
snowman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, Cassio does not belong to famous Shakespearean tragedy, Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-2: -For Hamlet, Yorick’s skull symbolizes the inevitable decay of the human body. Speaking to and about Yorick’s skull, Hamlet notes that Yorick’s lips no longer exist, which leads him to note that Yorick’s jokes, pranks, and songs are gone, too.

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: -Yorick’s skull: highlights the theme of death and the idea of equality of people in the afterlife. The ghost: symbolizes the victory of evil. Unweeded gardens: contribute to the themes of darkness, decay, and death. Ophelia’s flowers: represent her descent into madness. More items •19-Mar-2022

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