230k views
4 votes
What is the meaning of the word woe as it is used in the following passage from “The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet”?

Impatient of her woe, she happed to lean one night
Within her window, and anon the moon did shine so bright
That she espied her love: her heart revivéd sprang;
And now for joy she claps her hands, which erst for woe she wrang.

Select one:
a. It is an expression of joy.
b. It means to wring your hands.
c. It is an expression of surprise.
d. It means sorrow.

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

A), my bad.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Gavriel Fishel
by
8.8k points
4 votes
The answer is it is an expression of joy
User Plafratt
by
7.6k points