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:

In a well - lit or familiar daytime/well - known - people setting, one would likely recognize others. The fact that Barnardo asks “Who’s there?” implies he can’t clearly see the other person (as a guard, he might be in a place where there are supposed to be other guards, but lack of visibility makes him ask). There’s no indication in the line about it being a foreign land (no cultural or geographical cues), just being a guard doesn’t necessarily mean castle (could be other fortified places), and arriving first doesn’t imply morning (could be any time when shift changes etc., but the key is the visual aspect).

Answer:

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