Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Montague : Alas! my liege, my wife is dead to-night; Grief of my son’s exile hath stopp’d her breath. Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is reflected in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Reckless behavior can bring people together.
B
Rash behavior can have severe consequences.
C
Misunderstandings can lead to forgiveness.
D
Mix-ups are usually the fault of a single person.
Explanation
Montague says his wife has died from grief over Romeo’s exile. Romeo was exiled after he rashly killed Tybalt, so the excerpt shows how impulsive behavior can cause devastating consequences for others as well as the person who acts. The theme is “Rash behavior can have severe consequences.”
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