In Act IV of the play, Hamlet stabs Polonius. In what ways does this event move the plot forward? Check all that apply.Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius. Polonius's death resolves the central conflict in the play.Polonius's death convinces Ophelia to marry Hamlet.Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness.Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.
Answer
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.
Explanation
Polonius’s death intensifies the conflict with Claudius, who sees Hamlet as a greater threat and plots against him. The loss of her father contributes to Ophelia’s madness, and it gives Laertes a reason to return to Denmark seeking revenge. The death does not resolve the play’s central conflict, and it does not convince Ophelia to marry Hamlet.
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