Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Juliet : Go, get thee hence, for I will not away. [ Exit FRIAR LAURENCE.] What’s here? a cup, clos’d in my true love’s hand? Poison, I see, hath been his timeless end. O churl! drunk all, and left no friendly drop To help me after! I will kiss thy lips; Haply, some poison yet doth hang on them, To make me die with a restorative. [ Kisses him .] Which tragic flaw of Juliet’s character is reflected in this excerpt?
Answer
A
her tendency to act without forethought
B
her tendency to act out of vengeance
C
her carefree way of living life
D
her optimistic way of seeing the world
Explanation
Juliet sees that Romeo is dead and immediately tries to die by kissing his lips, hoping poison remains. This rash decision shows her tendency to act without forethought. The excerpt does not suggest vengeance, carelessness about life, or optimism.
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