Question

Read the excerpt from Act II of Hamlet. Guildenstern: Prison, my lord! Hamlet: Denmark’s a prison. Rosencrantz: Then is the world one. Hamlet: A goodly one; in which there are many confines, wards, and dungeons, Denmark being one o’ the worst. In this excerpt, Hamlet compares Denmark to a prison. Which statement best describes the effect of this metaphor?

Answer 1

Answer: It indicates that Hamlet feels trapped.

Answer 2

It suggests that Hamlet feels trapped.

Step-by-step explanation:

A metaphor is a simple phrase that is employed for rhetorical effect, utilizing a descriptor or similitude to relate one object to another. It may be a bridge or a barrier to better comprehending the topics involved.