Which line of dialogue from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet most foreshadows that Mercutio’s death will lead to other tragic events in the story?
Answer
A
Prince: Romeo slew him, he slew Mercutio; Who now the price of his dear blood doth owe?
B
Romeo: This day’s black fate on more days doth depend; This but begins the woe others must end.
C
Tybalt: Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, Shalt with him hence.
D
Benvolio: O Romeo, Romeo! brave Mercutio’s dead; That gallant spirit hath aspir’d the clouds,
Explanation
Romeo says, “This day’s black fate on more days doth depend; This but begins the woe others must end.” The phrase “begins the woe” directly suggests that Mercutio’s death will set off further tragic events. The other lines describe the immediate deaths or conflict rather than clearly foreshadowing the later tragedy.
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