Question

While talking to Rosencratz and Guildenstern, Hamlet compares himself to a recorder. In what way is Hamlet like this musical instrument?

a) He believes he can produce beautiful melodies.
b) He thinks he can control the music of his own life.
c) He sees himself as an instrument of entertainment.
d) He feels that others are playing him like a musical instrument.

Answer 1

Hamlet compares himself to a recorder because he feels that others are playing him like a musical instrument.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hamlet compares himself to a recorder while talking to Rosencratz and Guildenstern. In this comparison, Hamlet is like a recorder because he feels that others are playing him like a musical instrument, option d. Just as a recorder can be played by someone else, Hamlet feels that he is being manipulated and controlled by others.