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

Capulet: As rich shall Romeo by his lady lie;
Poor sacrifices of our enmity!


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


a) Hatred is born when people give up what they love.
b) Hatred is not as powerful a force as love.
c) Hatred causes people to lose what they love.
d) Hatred cannot be dissolved with forgiveness.

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Answer: c) Hatred causes people to lose what they love.

In this excerpt, Capulet and Montague have understood what tragedies their hatred has brought to both families. Montague argues that Juliet's sacrifice and loyalty will never be forgotten, and wants to erect a monument to her memory. Capulet similarly states that Romeo deserves a monument as well, and that the two shall lie together. Both characters reflect on how hatred have caused them to lose the people they loved the most.

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The answer is C), hatred caused both families to lose loved ones
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