Question

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.

Juliet: Then, window, let day in, and let life out.

Romeo: Farewell, farewell! one kiss, and I’ll descend. [Descends.] 45

Juliet: Art thou gone so? my lord, my love, my friend!
I must hear from thee every day in the hour,
For in a minute there are many days:
O! by this count I shall be much in years
Ere I again behold my Romeo. 50
What conclusion can be drawn about Juliet based on her reaction to Romeo’s departure ?

She is enthusiastic about her future with Romeo.
She is jealous of the adventures Romeo will have abroad.
She questions Romeo’s devotion to their marriage vows.
She depends on Romeo and dreads life without him.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: D) She depends on Romeo and dreads life without him.

Explanation: From the given options, the conclusion that can be drawn about Juliet, based on her reaction to Romeo's departure on the given excerpt from "Romeo and Juliet" is the corresponding to option D: She depends on Romeo and dreads life without him, this is evident in the lines: "my lord, my love, my friend! I must hear from thee every day in the hour, For in a minute there are many days."