Question

In Act IV of the play, Hamlet stabs Polonius. In what ways does this event move the plot forward?

Check all that apply.
a. Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius.
b. Polonius's death resolves the central conflict in the play.
c. Polonius's death convinces Ophelia to marry Hamlet.
d. Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness.
e. Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.

Answer 1

a. Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius.

d. Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness.

e. Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.

Step-by-step explanation:

The death of Polonius is an event that moves the plot of the play forward. This event deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius because it shows the king that getting rid of Hamlet is urgent. It also contributes to Ophelia's madness, eventually leading to her death. Finally, Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.

Answer 2

a; d; e;

Step-by-step explanation:

After Polonius' death:

1. Laertes returns from France to seek revenge, and plots with King Claudius;
2. Hamlet comes back to Elsinore;
3. Ophelia got mad.

Far on the play, Hamlet got poisoned, and while he is dying, he kills Claudius.