Question

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?

a) a misunderstanding
b) a flawed hero
c) an emotional release
d) a catastrophe

Answer 1

I think it's C. And emotional release
Not sure tho.

Answer 2

Answer: c) an emotional release

Explanation: In this excerpt from Act V, Scene III of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, this dialogue represents an emotional relief that is an element of Shakespearean tragedy. One of the elements of Shakespearean tragedy is the catharsis. Tragedies help the audiences to release and cleanse their emotions. When we watch tragedies we identify with the suffering of the characters. In "Romeo and Juliet", we identify with the suffering of both Capulet and Montague.