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JAMB Literature in English 2005 Question 6

Question 6

Set Text: Hamlet

In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Claudius, though a murderer, is presented as a character

  1. A.who has a superlative administrative style
  2. B.with a living conscience that torments him
  3. C.to whom past events have no significance
  4. D.with an admirable physical appearance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (with a living conscience that torments him)

Explanation

In his prayer scene Claudius admits his 'offence is rank' and is tormented by guilt for killing his brother.