Which of the following statements about the plot of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is not true ?
Correct answer: B. It is never proven within the play that Claudius murdered King Hamlet.
- A. Hamlet is deeply disturbed by his father's death.
- B. It is never proven within the play that Claudius murdered King Hamlet.
- C. Hamlet doubts the proper course of action to take.
- D. Ophelia dies by drowning.
Explanation
The play strongly establishes Claudius's guilt: the Ghost identifies him, the mousetrap performance exposes his reaction, and Claudius privately acknowledges the murder. Thus the claim that his guilt is never proven is the untrue statement.
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