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

Question 7 • GA-Literature and Composition I

Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy does Romeo represent in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet?

Answer
A
a flawed hero
B
a devious trickster
C
a wise mentor
D
a violent foil

Explanation

Romeo is a noble character whose impulsive decisions help bring about his downfall, making him a flawed hero. In Act V, scene iii, he believes Juliet is dead and kills himself without learning that she is alive. This rash action reflects his tragic flaw; he is not acting as a trickster, mentor, or foil.

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