ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does Hamlet call women dishonest?
A
Because they only care about money
B
Because they wear make-up and deceive men
C
Because he does not trust his mother
D
Because he believes that women are inferior to men
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"Frailty, thy name is woman, ” so says Hamlet in his first scene (1.2. 6). Hamlet’s attitude toward women is notoriously sexist and stems from his disgust at his mother’s sexuality and seeming unfaithfulness to his dead father.

Detailed explanation-2: -Analysis: Gertrude and Hamlet were both under the impression that Claudius was sending Hamlet away to protect him from any harm he may face after the murder of Polonius. However, since Claudius was actually sending him away to have him murdered, he lies to both Gertrude and Hamlet.

Detailed explanation-3: -He calls her two-faced and accuses her and all women of painting a false face. His accusations leave her aghast and certain that his madness is complete and completely destructive.

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