How does the rising action of William Tell affect the play?

It describes the conflict between Tell and his wife over Tell’s decision to stand up to foreign tyrants. ​

It explains how Tell and his men plan to defy Gessler and destroy the pole in the Altdorf marketplace.

It introduces Tell as troublemaker in his community who is known for resisting authority.

It foreshadows that Tell will be required to salute the cap at some point when he goes into Altdorf.