Question

Which statement best explains why Shakespeare alludes to the story of Pyrrhus and Priam throughout Act II, Scene ii of Hamlet? The allusion highlights ideas that relate to the murder of King Hamlet. The allusion proves that Claudius is guilty of murdering Hamlet’s father. The allusion shows the significance of the play’s Greek setting. The allusion suggests that Hamlet is wrong to suspect his uncle of murder.

Answer 1

the second one is the answer because it clearly explains why

Answer 2

Explanation:

The right answer is “The allusion proves that Claudius is guilty of murdering Hamlet’s father.” This statement best explains why Shakespeare alludes to the story of Pyrrhus and Priam throughout Act II, Scene ii of Hamlet. In this scene Hamlet decides to play the drama of his father’s death to check the reaction of Claudius, his uncle and to understand id he is guilty of his father death actually. .