To which character in Hamlet does the following description apply? "The tedious wiseacre who meddles his way to his doom." ?
Correct answer: C. Polonius
- A. Claudius
- B. Hamlet
- C. Polonius
- D. Rosencrantz
Explanation
Polonius is the meddling, long-winded counsellor whose supposed wisdom leads him to interfere in Hamlet's affairs and ultimately causes his death. Claudius is the king, while Rosencrantz is merely one of Hamlet's former friends.
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