Question

In Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii, which dramatic convention does Shakespeare employ most?

a) He inserts unexpected humor.
b) He introduces a major conflict.
c) He hints at a happy ending.
d) He resolves the earlier suspense.

Answer 1

It is B that Shakespeare introduces a major conflict. Just took the test.

Answer 2

The answer is:

b) He introduces a major conflict.

In Act 1 scene 2, Claudius anounces that he has married the widow of his late brother the King Hamlet, this is a major conflict in the play, because he then eventually murders the his brothers widow, now his wife, and that eventually leads to the his own death.