Which lines from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his nonfatal punishment? Select three options.Thou fond mad man, hear me but speak a word.Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.I bring thee tidings of the prince’s doom.

Friar Laurence argues that Romeo has escaped a worse punishment: death. “A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips” points to the prince choosing banishment instead, and “This is dear mercy” says Romeo should recognize that choice as mercy. “Be patient, for the world is broad and wide” encourages Romeo to accept exile rather than despair. The line calling Romeo a “fond mad man” scolds him, while the line about bringing news simply introduces the prince’s decision.

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