Read the lines from "The Brave William Tell."

Question

William: (taking the second arrow from his shirt and pointing it at Gessler) If I had hit my boy, this second arrow was for you!

What message does Tell send in the stage directions?

The Brave William Tell

Responses

Tell would react violently if his son were harmed.
Tell would react violently if his son were harmed.

Tell and Gessler have a long-lasting rivalry.
Tell and Gessler have a long-lasting rivalry.

Tell has a loving relationship with Gessler.
Tell has a loving relationship with Gessler.

Tell was confident that he would not hit his son with an arrow.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Tell would react violently if his son were harmed.

This is illustrated by Tell's threatening gesture with the second arrow towards Gessler, indicating his readiness to retaliate should his son be harmed.