Question

hamlet, act iii, scene i
the tragedy of hamlet, prince of denmark, act iii, scene i
by william shakespeare
highlight important words and phrases in hamlet’s soliloquy,
take notes to record what these words and phrases reveal about hamlet’s character.
king claudius and polonius eavesdrop on a conversation between hamlet and ophelia.
act iii. scene i.
in this part of the play, king claudius and queen gertrude question rosencrantz and guildenstern
according to hamlet, why do people endure fardels, or burdens?
they hope to travel to new places someday.
they are worried about what they might face after death.
they want to understand the puzzling nature of life.
they feel obligated to work to support their country.

Explanation:

In Hamlet's soliloquy (the "To be or not to be" speech), he contemplates why people bear the burdens of life. He reflects on the fear of the unknown after death—"the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns"—which makes people hesitant to take their own lives and instead endure their troubles. The option about traveling to new places, understanding life's nature, or supporting the country is not supported by the soliloquy's focus on the fear of death's mystery. The correct reasoning aligns with the fear of what comes after death.

Answer:

B. They are worried about what they might face after death.