Question

8. Sc. 2, Lines 1–8: Think about the purpose that comic relief serves. Why might Shakespeare have chosen to begin this scene with a light, humorous conversation?

Answer 1

The comic relief serves as an avenue to brighten the atmosphere of the tension in the audience

Step-by-step explanation:

Shakespeare choose to begin the scene with a lighter mood because one of the main cast of the play is in a tense and dire situation which affects the mood of the audience because of their love for the character so by introducing some small comic diversion would lighten the mood.