ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who says, “Angels and ministers of grace, defend us!”?
A
Horatio
B
Hamlet
C
Marcellus
D
Laertes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shakespeare conveys Hamlet’s initial emotions as surprise, when the ghost first appears, Hamlet says, “Angels and ministers of grace defend us!” This initial reaction can be considered an overwhelming state of surprise and this line includes many religious aspects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Angels and ministers of grace defend us! That I will speak to thee.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet tells Horatio again that he is dying, and urges his friend not to commit suicide in light of all the tragedies, but instead to stay alive and tell his story. He says that he wishes Fortinbras to be made King of Denmark; then he dies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fortinbras orders that Hamlet be given military honors, “with music and rite of war.” He orders his soldiers to carry the bodies out, and the play ends.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Hamlet quote, “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest, ” comes from Act 5 Scene 2, the final scene of the Shakespeare play. It is spoken by Horatio, who is paying tribute to his dying friend, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

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