Question

Read the two passages, and then answer the questions that follow. What is revealed by the phrase “they had no confidant” in Ovid’s poem? How does Romeo and Juliet’s situation differ from Pyramus and Thisbe’s in regard to “confidants”?

Answer 1

The phrase indicates isolation and secrecy in Pyramus and Thisbe's love, contrasting with Romeo and Juliet who had confidants like the Nurse and Friar Laurence aiding their relationship.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase “they had no confidant” in Ovid’s poem reveals that the characters Pyramus and Thisbe were isolated and secretive about their love, unable to share or seek advice openly due to their families' feud. In contrast, Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare's play had several confidants such as the Nurse for Juliet and Friar Laurence for Romeo who were aware of their love and even assisted in their secret marriage. This key difference highlights the characters' ability to seek counsel and take actions that directly impacted the unfolding of events in their respective stories.

Answer 2

First drop down box is "The couple had no on eto help them."
Second drop down box is "They had trusted friends to help."