Question

1. Which of the following best states a theme of Romeo and Juliet?

(A) Love paves the way for peace
(B) The power of nature overcomes the will of man
(C) Love is a gentle force that brings families together
(D) Actions in haste can bring about destruction

2. In Act IV, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet, when Friar Lawrence enters, he says, "Come, is the bride ready to go to church?" Why is this line dramatically ironic?
(A) He is late for the wedding service.
(B) He knows that Juliet has fallen into a deep sleep that resembles death.
(C) He knows that Juliet is already at the church.

Answer 1

1. Actions in haste can bring about destruction.

Many events in the narrative occurred because of the impulsivity of the personas. Tybalt assures to seek vengeance on Romeo because he's responsive to anger when Romeo dispenses up at the Capulet party. Romeo is ready to slay Tybalt after the death of Mercutio. Juliet is keen to kill herself even though she just represents at first when Romeo is dismissed. Romeo was also keen to hang himself when he discovers that Juliet is dead. Juliet then truly kills herself shortly after inspecting Romeo dead.

2. He knows that Juliet has fallen into a deep sleep that resembles death.

After learning that Romeo was dismissed Juliet fallen into a deep sleep that resembles death. Thus, she cannot possibly be eager to go to church, because she is 'hesitant,' and Friar Lawrence understands it, but other than him no one realizes this point.

Answer 2

1. From all those aforementioned, the one that best states a theme of Romeo and Juliet is "Actions in haste can bring about destruction". The answer to your question is D.

2. The statement is dramatically ironic because Friar Lawrence knows that Juliet has fallen into a deep sleep that resembles death. The answer to your question is B.

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