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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Themes and Resolution in Romeo and Juliet, Part 8

Question 1 • GA-Literature and Composition I

How does Juliet's dialogue reveal a tragic flaw that qualifies her as a tragic hero in the play?

Answer
A
Juliet confides only in Friar Laurence about her dislike for Paris.
B
Juliet's actions to avoid marrying Paris are impulsive and extreme.
C
Juliet is mature enough to make her own decision and does not need advice.

Explanation

Juliet’s tragic flaw is her tendency to act impulsively when she faces a crisis. To avoid marrying Paris, she accepts Friar Laurence’s dangerous plan and takes a potion that makes her appear dead, rather than seeking a safer solution. This extreme response supports choice B; her independence alone, as described in choice C, is not the flaw.

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