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JAMB Literature in English 2006 Question 35

Question 35

Set Text: Hamlet

In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, the seeming shifty structure of the play is used to

  1. A.assist in the development of the characters
  2. B.sustain the reader's interest
  3. C.reflect the emotional and psychological state of Hamlet
  4. D.slow down the pace of the plot development.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sustain the reader's interest)

Explanation

The many twists, delays and sub-plots keep the audience guessing what Hamlet will do next, which sustains interest throughout the play.