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Question 4 • Language Arts 9

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , Capulet is an antagonist because he

Answer
A
enjoys hosting social events for his friends.
B
offers wise counsel to his nephew Tybalt.
C
offers his permission for Juliet to marry Romeo.
D
makes choices for Juliet without her consent.

Explanation

Capulet acts as an antagonist when he tries to control Juliet’s future, including deciding whom she should marry without respecting her wishes. This creates conflict for Juliet and moves the tragedy forward. The correct choice is “makes choices for Juliet without her consent.”

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