ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who says, “His will is not his own, for he himself is subject to his birth, “ and who does he say it to?
A
Polonius to Ophelia
B
King Claudius to Ophelia
C
King Claudius to Queen Gertrude
D
Laertes to Ophelia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamlet, Laertes tells Ophelia, is of a higher rank than she and cannot choose with whom he will spend his life. To protect her heart and to safeguard her honor, Laertes asserts that Ophelia should reject Prince Hamlet before he deflowers her.

Detailed explanation-2: -Polonius sternly echoes Laertes’ advice and forbids Ophelia to associate with Hamlet anymore. He tells her that Hamlet has deceived her in swearing his love and that she should see through his false vows and rebuff his affections. Ophelia pledges to obey.

Detailed explanation-3: -Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Polonius’s chambers, Laertes says good-bye to his sister, Ophelia, and tells her not to trust Hamlet’s promises of love.

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