Which moments lead to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet? Check all that apply.

Friar John is quarantined, so Friar Laurence’s letter explaining Juliet’s plan never reaches Romeo. Hearing from Balthasar that Juliet is dead, Romeo acts without waiting to learn more and buys poison from the apothecary. These choices describe the failed message and Romeo’s rash actions that lead to the tragedy; Balthasar does not plead with him to wait in Mantua.

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