Characters and Conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Part 3
Question 1 • EN091 Freshman English A
Based on Romeo’s reason for being at the party and Tybalt’s response to seeing Romeo, how is Tybalt a foil for Romeo?Tybalt is proud, but Romeo is depressed.Tybalt is poetic, but Romeo is plain-spoken.Tybalt is focused on hate, but Romeo is focused on love.Tybalt dances at the party, but Romeo will not dance.
Answer
A
Tybalt is proud, but Romeo is depressed.
B
Tybalt is poetic, but Romeo is plain-spoken.
C
Tybalt is focused on hate, but Romeo is focused on love.
D
Tybalt dances at the party, but Romeo will not dance.
Explanation
Romeo goes to the party because he is focused on love and hopes to see Rosaline. Tybalt reacts to Romeo’s presence with anger and hostility because he hates the Montagues. Their opposing motives show that Tybalt is focused on hate, while Romeo is focused on love.
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