William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is an example of what dramatic genre ?
Correct answer: A. Tragedy
- A. Tragedy
- B. Comedy
- C. Romance
- D. Satire
Explanation
Hamlet is a tragedy because its plot centres on revenge, moral conflict, death, and the downfall of the principal characters. Its occasional comic scenes do not change its dominant dramatic genre.
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