Question

read the line from hamlet cited in behind the curtain. barnardo: whos there? what does this line most likely show about the setting of the scene?
∘ it takes place in a foreign land because barnardo does not know everyone.
∘ it is dark because barnardo has trouble seeing the other guard.
∘ it takes place in a castle because barnardo is a guard.
∘ it is early in the morning because barnardo arrives first on the scene.

Explanation:

To determine the setting, analyze each option:

• Option 1: "foreign land" isn't supported by "Who's there?" (doesn't imply unfamiliarity due to location).
• Option 2: If it's dark, someone might not see others clearly, so asking "Who's there?" makes sense (difficulty seeing due to darkness).
• Option 3: Being a guard doesn't necessarily mean a castle (guards exist in other settings).
• Option 4: "arrives first" doesn't relate to "Who's there?" (the question is about identifying, not timing of arrival).

So the most logical is the dark setting.

Answer:

B. It is dark because Barnardo has trouble seeing the other guard.