Question

How does King Claudius's speech relate to the central
conflict in Hamlet?
O Claudius's words show that he will make Hamlet
king and that the conflict is resolved.
O Claudius's speech introduces the central conflict for
the first time.
Claudius's words show that the central conflict is
between Claudius and Laertes.
So Claudius's vow to avenge Polonius's death helps
move the central conflict to its climax.

Answer 1

D) Claudius's vow to avenge Polonius's death helps move the central conflict to its climax.

Answer 2

Answer:

Claudius's vow to avenge Polonius's death helps move the central conflict to its climax.

Explanation:

This is the statement that best describes how King Claudius's speech relates to the central conflict in Hamlet. Throughout the play, we learn that Hamlet wants to take revenge for his father's death. However, we do not know whether Claudius is aware of this and whether he intends to take any action. However, after Claudius' speech, we learn that he also intends to kill Hamlet, and this moves the central conflict to its climax.