Question

Read the following phrase from "Pyramus and Thisbe."

"and the tree ever after brought forth purple berries"
Which of these best describes what the "purple berries" are a symbol of?
A the fruit of the mulberry tree
the love that the families of Pyramus and Thisbe had for them
the blood from the lion's mouth
the love that Pyramus and Thisbe had for each other

Answer 1

The "purple berries" symbolize the fruit of the mulberry tree and represent the love between Pyramus and Thisbe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The "purple berries" in the phrase from "Pyramus and Thisbe" symbolize the fruit of the mulberry tree. In the story, Pyramus and Thisbe are two young lovers who were forbidden to be together. They would meet by a mulberry tree and express their love for each other. The tree's berries turn purple, which represents their love and the secret meetings they had under the mulberry tree.

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