ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is best associated with this image?
A
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
B
Horatio
C
Polonius
D
Ophelia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, they were killed by Hamlet due to the discovery of a note written out by Claudius to the King of England ordering the execution of Hamlet once he reached his lands. Hamlet erased his name on the letter and replaced it with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

Detailed explanation-2: -They represent corruption and deceit in the play, and their existence and actions are full of irony. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are depicted as silly, unintelligent, and spineless in that they betray an old friend for money.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are characters in William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. They are childhood friends of Hamlet, summoned by King Claudius to distract the prince from his apparent madness and if possible to ascertain the cause of it.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Lion King Based on the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern from Hamlet, Timon and Pumbaa are played by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Timon was animated and created by Michael Surrey.

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