ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does Claudius claim he has let Hamlet do as he pleases thus far?
A
Because Gertrude dotes on her son, and Claudius loves Gertrude
B
Because Claudius respects Hamlet as the future king
C
Because Claudius loves Hamlet
D
Because Claudius is afraid of Hamlet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After Claudius tells Laertes that Hamlet killed Laertes’ father, Polonius, Laertes asks why Hamlet has not been punished for his actions. Claudius claims that he cannot act against Hamlet because Gertrude and the public love him too much.

Detailed explanation-2: -Claudius and Gertrude want Hamlet to stay in Elsinore instead of going back to the University in Wittenberg, and in response he said, forcibly, ” i shall in all my best, obey you, madame", and only responds to his mother.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamlet was sent to England because Claudius believed that he was too much of a threat to remain in Denmark. Despite having feigned madness and killed Polonius, Hamlet still had the support of the common people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius reminds Hamlet that he is next in line to the throne, and asks him not to return to school in Wittenberg, a request that Gertrude reiterates. Hamlet acquiesces without enthusiasm. Satisfied that they have had their way, Claudius and Gertrude leave Hamlet to his own thoughts.

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