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Themes and Resolution in Romeo and Juliet, Part 8 — Unit test

Question 8 • GA-Literature and Composition I

Which lines spoken by Romeo in Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet best support the inference that Romeo desires future peace between the Montagues and Capulets?

Answer
A
Romeo: Tybalt, the reason that I have to love theeDoth much excuse the appertaining rageTo such a greeting; villain am I none,
B
Romeo: Courage, man; the hurt cannot be much.
C
Romeo: Alive! in triumph! and Mercutio slain!Away to heaven, respective lenity,And fire-ey’d fury be my conduct now!
D
Romeo: This day’s black fate on more days doth depend;This but begins the woe others must end.

Explanation

Romeo says that his love for Tybalt gives him reason to excuse Tybalt’s insulting greeting, and he insists, “villain am I none.” This shows Romeo is trying to avoid hostility, which supports the inference that he hopes for peace between their families. Choice C instead shows him turning toward anger and revenge after Mercutio’s death.

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