Question

hamlet, act iv, scenes i-iv
the tragedy of hamlet, prince of denmark, act iv, scenes i-iv
by william shakespeare
as you read, highlight details that relate to the politics and culture of elizabethan england.
as hamlet prepares to leave denmark, king claudius orders rosencrantz and guildenstern to deliver a sealed letter to the king of england.
act iv, scene i.
which detail in hamlet reflects elizabethan society?
a prince is fighting his stepfather for control of the country.
the form of government is a monarchy.
the queen is concerned about the health of her son.
the ruler of the time is a king.

Explanation:

Elizabethan England was a monarchy (ruled by Queen Elizabeth I). In "Hamlet", Denmark is a monarchy (ruled by a king). The other options: a prince fighting a stepfather for control is more personal conflict, a queen’s concern for her son is personal, and stating the ruler is a king is less specific about the governmental structure. The form of government being a monarchy directly reflects Elizabethan society’s governmental structure.

Answer:

B. The form of government is a monarchy.