ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is Fortinbras and his army a reality check for Hamlet?
A
Fortinbras is willing to fight for a small piece of land, but Hamlet has not yet gotten revenge for his father’s death.
B
Fortinbras is a better fencer than Hamlet
C
Hamlet has problems inheriting the castle, but things have been easy for Fortinbras.
D
Fortinbras is suffering from guilt.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Fortinbras and his army a reality check for Hamlet? Fortinbras is willing to fight for a small piece of land, but Hamlet has not yet gotten revenge for his father’s death. Hamlet has problems inheriting the castle, but things have been easy for Fortinbras. Fortinbras is suffering from guilt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Synopsis: Fortinbras and his army cross Hamlet’s path on their way to Poland. Hamlet finds in Fortinbras’s vigorous activity a model for himself in avenging his father’s murder; Hamlet resolves upon bloody action.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fortinbras as Foil for Shakespeare’s Hamlet Essay Hamlet and Fortinbras have lost their fathers to untimely deaths. Claudius killed Hamlet’s father, King Hamlet, and King Hamlet killed Fortinbras’ father. Both Hamlet and Fortinbras have vowed to seek revenge for the deaths of their fathers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary: Act IV, scene iv On a nearby plain in Denmark, young Prince Fortinbras marches at the head of his army, traveling through Denmark on the way to attack Poland. Fortinbras orders his captain to go and ask the King of Denmark for permission to travel through his lands.

Detailed explanation-5: -On his way to England, Hamlet observes Fortinbras leading his troops through Denmark toward Poland. He questions a captain and learns that the Norwegians plan to wage war over a worthless patch of land in Poland.

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