ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does Hamlet back down from histirade against Gertrude in her room?
A
The ghost of King Hamlet returns to advisehim.
B
He feels guilty about hurting Gertrude’sfeelings.
C
He is afraid that Polonius’ spirit will takerevenge on him.
D
He fears that Claudius will have himexecuted.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ghost intones that it has come to remind Hamlet of his purpose, that Hamlet has not yet killed Claudius and must achieve his revenge. Noting that Gertrude is amazed and unable to see him, the ghost asks Hamlet to intercede with her.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ghost tells Hamlet how he was murdered by his brother, Claudius. He reveals that Claudius poured poison in his ear while he was asleep and managed to seduce Gertrude. He instructs Hamlet to ‘Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder’.

Detailed explanation-3: -But the ghost urges Hamlet not to act against his mother in any way, telling him to “leave her to heaven” and to the pangs of her own conscience (I.v.86). As dawn breaks, the ghost disappears. Intensely moved, Hamlet swears to remember and obey the ghost.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ghost asks Hamlet to avenge his death by killing both Claudius and Gertrude.

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