Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose. Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
Answer
A
The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
B
The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.
C
The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
D
The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.
Explanation
Romeo and Mercutio trade jokes using “goose,” and Mercutio responds by threatening to bite Romeo’s ear in a playful way. Romeo’s “good goose” continues the teasing wordplay, rather than showing that he thinks Mercutio is literally a goose or that they are genuinely angry. This creates a light-hearted mood, so the correct choice is “The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.”
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