Question

Act one Romeo and Juliet

Read the following passage:

“I’ll look to like, if looking liking move;
But no more deep will I endart mine eye
Than your consent gives me strength to make it fly.”

Based on Juliet’s response to her mother regarding Paris’ proposal, Juliet could best be described as which of the following:

a. Aggressive
b. Romantic
c. Obedient
d. Rebellious

Answer 1

C. Obedient.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let me translate this passage into modern English:

"I will try to like him, if trying can make me like him:

But I won't compromise my honor or become attached [get in too deeply]

Unless you [my parents] give me permission to like and/or marry him.]

Overall, this means that Juliet intends to do what her family wishes, even if it means trying to like Paris for the sake of a marriage.

Answer 2

D she says at the end “than your consent give me strength to fly” showing that she will leave bc of Paris’ proposal