Question

Which detail from Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the way that fate contributes to the catastrophe?

Friar John purposefully does not deliver important news to Romeo.
Friar Laurence is disappointed that Romeo has not read his letter.
Friar Laurence does not tell Friar John what is written in the letter.
Friar John is prevented from delivering the letter due to a quarantine.

Answer 1

He fails to deliver an important letter to Romeo.

Answer 2

Friar John purposefully does not deliver important news to Romeo.

Step-by-step explanation:

Friar John was in charge of carrying the message to Romeo. In the letter, there was an explanation of the plan to reunite Romeo and his beloved. Not know what was going on, Romeo receives the news that Juliet was dead.