Why did the Ghost in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' disappear when Horatio asked the Ghost to reveal its secret?
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A.
Cock crowed and signalled that is morning'
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B.
Ghost disappeared when it heard a dogs' bark.
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C.
Hamlet's speech interrupted the conversation between Horatio and the Ghost.
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D.
Polonius' arrival at the scene interrupted the Ghost' speech
Correct Answer:
A. Cock crowed and signalled that is morning'
Explanation:
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the ghost vanishes when Horatio asks it to share its secrets because the crowing of a cock signals the arrival of dawn. The apparition is actually the spirit of Hamlet's father, who describes the suffering of purgatory while noting that he is forbidden from revealing everything. Since other explanations are unsuitable, option (a) is correct.
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