Question

Why does Shakespeare include servants in scenes throughout the play of Romeo and Juliet? Select ALL that apply (more than one correct answer)

to show the wisdom of the nobility
to create moments of comic relief
to help characterize the protagonists
to provide an alternate perspective on the play’s events

Answer 1

Answer: To create moments of comic relief

Explanation: During the tragic play, servants can be seen poking fun at some of the things nobility does. This lightens the mood, and keeps the audience entertained. During the Elizabethan era, this humor would be understood more clearly, though today it is hardly seen as humorous.

Answer 2

to show the wisdom of the nobility

to create moments of comic relief

Step-by-step explanation:

THe servants often add a comic relief to a play that is otherwise heavy and slow to be observed by the common audience, the servants help to create comic relief to the situations that the protagonists live, and to show the wisdom of the nobility, and how they interact with the servants.