Question

What important conflict is Astolfo alluding to?

a. He wants to marry Estrella, but she doesn't want to marry him.
c. There is no conflict because Segismund will be king.
b. They are arguing over who will be king.
d. Without a named successor, there could be a civil war.

Answer 1

From "Life is a Dream", by Pedro Calderón de la Barca.

The correct answer is:

d. Without a named successor, there could be a civil war.

An important conflict that we can see in "Life is a Dream" is mainly when Astolfo decides to marry Estrella, eventhough he is in love with Rosaura; in order to inherit the throne to avoid the possibility of a civil war.