ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did Claudius most likely chooseRosencrantz and Guildenstern to be the ones whowould spy on Hamlet?
A
Hamlet trusts them because they are oldfriends.
B
They gamble with Hamlet and know abouthis bad habits.
C
They told Hamlet they’re seekingemployment within the court, so he expectsthem to be around.
D
They are working off debts to Claudius.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why does Claudius hire Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (R&G) as spies? Because they were good childhood friends with Hamlet, he feels threatened by Hamlet’s madness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why does Claudius tell his courtiers that Hamlet-mad as he is-must not be confined? The masses love Hamlet and would not like it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 3, scene 3 Claudius orders Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to take Hamlet to England.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do? Sends them to England on diplomatic buisness and to watch Hamlet. What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern say in support of Claudius? They go to England, to show respect to the king.

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