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According to Anthony DiMatteo’s “Shakespeare and the Public Discourse of Sovereignty: ’Reason of State’ in ’Hamlet’”, how does Shakespeare tend to present political rulers in Hamlet?
AShakespeare only presents fictional political rulers and does not explore any political realities.
BShakespeare considers all political rulers to be corrupt.
CShakespeare presents political rulers as often meeting ruinous and violent endings.
DShakespeare presents political rulers as flawless, perfect human beings.
Correct answer
C. Shakespeare presents political rulers as often meeting ruinous and violent endings.
Explanation
The correct answer is Shakespeare presents political rulers as often meeting ruinous and violent endings..