Question

How does gertrude’s reaction advance the plot of the play? by introducing her maternal kindness toward ophelia by resolving readers’ concerns about ophelia’s madness by reaching a height of conflict as gertrude decides to punish ophelia by suggesting that ophelia’s madness is a sign of greater troubles

Answer 1

Answer:

D. by suggesting that ophelia’s madness is a sign of greater troubles

Explanation:

Before the end of Act IV, Ophelia met great trouble. She drowned and died. Despite the fact that she fell, she kept on singing instead of trying to get out or call for help. Her clothes became soaked and weighed her down, therefore pulling her down the river and causing her to drown.

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