Read this excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet . Tybalt : Romeo, the hate I bear thee can afford No better term than this,—thou art a villain. 35 Romeo : Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage To such a greeting; villain am I none, Therefore farewell; I see thou know’st me not. Tybalt : Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries 40 That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw. What complication is introduced in the excerpt?
Answer
A
Romeo is revealing the news of his marriage.
B
Romeo is challenging Tybalt’s authority.
C
Tybalt is encouraging Romeo to seek forgiveness.
D
Tybalt is trying to start a sword fight with Romeo.
Explanation
Tybalt insults Romeo, then tells him to “turn and draw,” meaning to turn around and draw his sword. This introduces the complication that Tybalt is trying to provoke Romeo into a sword fight. Romeo does not reveal his marriage or challenge Tybalt’s authority here.
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