Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: Follow her close; give her good watch, I pray you. [Exit HORATIO.] O! this is the poison of deep grief; it springs All from her father's death. O Gertrude, Gertrude! When sorrows come, they come not single spies, But in battalions. First, her father slain; Next, your son gone; but he most violent author Of his own just remove: the people muddied, Thick and unwholesome in their thoughts and whispers, For good Polonius’ death; and we have done but greenly, In hugger-mugger to inter him: poor Ophelia Divided from herself and her fair judgment, Without the which we are pictures, or mere beasts
Answer
A
Claudius exhibits sincere mourning for his friend Polonius.
B
Claudius exhibits sensitivity toward Ophelia and regret for his actions.
C
Claudius shows his resolve to help Ophelia by suggesting medical attention.
D
Claudius shows his regret for previous behavior by seeking forgiveness.
Explanation
Claudius recognizes that Ophelia’s grief and distress stem from her father’s death, and he describes her as having lost her judgment. He also admits that Polonius was buried hastily and secretly, calling the decision “greenly” and “in hugger-mugger.” This shows some sensitivity toward Ophelia and regret about how events have been handled, but he does not ask anyone’s forgiveness or suggest medical care.
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