In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Hamlet reveals in a monologue that he is pretending to be mad. Concerned, the King and th
e Queen try to find out the reason behind Hamlet's unusual mood. The court adviser, Polonius, tries to help them by promising the King that he will find out the reason for Hamlet's behavior. Meanwhile, the other characters Gertrude, Claudius, and Ophelia try to cheer up Hamlet in their own way. Which description is an example of dramatic irony?
A. The audience knows that Polonius wants to help the King and Queen.
B. Only the audience knows that Hamlet is just acting like he is mad.
C. The audience knows that all the characters want to help Hamlet.
D. Only Gertrude, Claudius, and Ophelia know how to help Hamlet.
