Characters and Conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Part 3
Question 1 • EN091 Freshman English A
Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so?Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe;A villain that is hither come in spite,To scorn at our solemnity this night.Capulet: Young Romeo, is it?Tybalt: ’Tis he, that villain Romeo.Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone:
Answer
A
Tybalt is light-hearted, and Lord Capulet is downcast.
B
Tybalt is downcast, and Lord Capulet is light-hearted.
C
Tybalt is ready to fight, and Lord Capulet is less impulsive.
D
Tybalt is less impulsive, and Lord Capulet is ready to fight.
Explanation
Tybalt calls Romeo a “villain” and says he came to scorn the Capulets’ celebration, showing that he is angry and ready to fight. Lord Capulet tells him to “let him alone,” so he is more restrained and less impulsive than Tybalt. The correct choice is “Tybalt is ready to fight, and Lord Capulet is less impulsive.”
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