ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do Polonius and Ophelia think Hamlet has gone mad?
A
He is upset that his mother, Gertrude, scolded him in court
B
Laertes has left for France and Hamlet is all alone
C
He was in love with Ophelia and she stopped talking to him
D
Claudius struck him across the face
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main reason why Polonius thinks that Hamlet is mad is because of his obsessive love for Ophelia. As a result, he forbids his daughter to communicate with the prince for her safety and dignity.

Detailed explanation-2: -What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet’s madness? He thinks that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia rejecting him because he is so in love with her. 30.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Polonius believes that Hamlet has fallen into madness because of unrequited love. In Act I, Polonius advised Ophelia to reject Hamlet’s romantic advances, warning her that as the prince, Hamlet does not have the freedom to choose his own wife.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Why does Ophelia go mad? Ophelia goes mad because her father, Polonius, whom she deeply loved, has been killed by Hamlet. In addition, Hamlet, whom she also loved, has cruelly rejected her.

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