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Themes and Resolution in Romeo and Juliet, Part 8

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Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.

Capulet: O brother Montague! give me thy hand:
This is my daughter's jointure, for no more
Can I demand.

Montague: But I can give thee more;
For I will raise her statue in pure gold;

This dialogue represents which element of a Shakespearean tragedy?

IT IS NOT a catastrophe

Which excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the idea that everyone who played a part in Romeo and Juliet's secret union contributed to their downfall?

IT IS NOT Prince: A glooming peace this morning with it brings;
The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head:

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Is it even so? then I defy you, stars!
Thou know'st my lodging: get me ink and paper,
And hire post-horses; I will hence to-night.

Balthasar: I do beseech you, sir, have patience:
Your looks are pale and wild, and do import
Some misadventure.

Which of Romeo's tragic flaws is best reflected in this dialogue?

His reckless nature

How do the Montague and Capulet families contribute to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet?

by carrying on a violent feud

In Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar John play in the catastrophe?

He fails to deliver an important letter to Romeo.

Which elements cause the catastrophe in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet? Check all that apply.

A., C., and D.

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

He sells romeo to the fatal poison.

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.

See what a scourge is laid upon your hate,
That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love;

Which theme from Romeo and Juliet is reflected in this excerpt?

Fate plays a role in determining the outcome of events.

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?

Rash behavior can have severe consequences.

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

He tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.

References

- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/56968/speech-friends-romans-countrymen-lend-me-your-ears

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