FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He is offended by their marriage.
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He believes it makes Denmark look silly to other countries.
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He is upset that he was not invited.
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He is angry that the ghost has taken him away from the party.
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Detailed explanation-1: -He is disgusted that people are celebrating. His father has only recently died and his mother has married his uncle. Imagine how you’d feel if your father had just died and everyone you knew (including your mother) said “Time to party!”
Detailed explanation-2: -Why does Hamlet denounce the custom of drunken celebration? He feels it besmirches the kingdom, giving the Danish the reputation of drunkenness and also distracting from their achievements.
Detailed explanation-3: -Again Hamlet reveals his preoccupation with the disparity between appearance and reality. Claudius appears to be a powerful man, yet harbors a decided weakness for wine and revelry. Thus, says Hamlet, Claudius makes all Danes seem drunkards to their critics and attracts disrespect from both allies and enemies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet says that Claudius’ drinking and partying is evidence of serious flaw, and that “the dram of evil doth all the noble substance often doubt to his own scandal, ” meaning that it only takes a bit of evil to corrupt everything.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is the effect of hamlet’s comments about Denmark’s drinking habits? It shows his disrespect and dishonor that Claudius brings to Denmark and its name.