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Themes and Resolution in Romeo and Juliet, Part 8

Question 7 • GA-Literature and Composition I

In Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet, what role does the Apothecary play in the catastrophe?

Answer
A
He tells Romeo that Juliet has died.
B
He sells Romeo the fatal poison.
C
He accompanies Romeo to Juliet’s tomb.
D
He fails to deliver a letter to Romeo.

Explanation

The Apothecary sells Romeo a powerful poison after Romeo asks for something that will kill him quickly. Romeo takes it to Juliet’s tomb and drinks it, believing Juliet is dead. The correct choice is B, “He sells Romeo the fatal poison.”

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