Question

A better ending for Romeo and Juliet could have been caused by a change in the following events_____.

A) Juliet's marriage to Paris
B) Friar Lawrence's letter reaching Romeo
C) Mercutio's duel with Tybalt
D) Romeo and Juliet's secret wedding

Answer 1

A better ending for Romeo and Juliet could have been caused by a change in Juliet's marriage to Paris, Friar Lawrence's letter reaching Romeo, Mercutio's duel with Tybalt, and Romeo and Juliet's secret wedding.

Step-by-step explanation:

The better ending for Romeo and Juliet could have been caused by a change in the following events:

1. Juilet's marriage to Paris: If Juliet had refused to marry Paris, it would have avoided the complications that led to the tragic ending. She could have asserted her love for Romeo and found another way to be with him.
2. Friar Lawrence's letter reaching Romeo: If the letter from Friar Lawrence informing Romeo about the plan to fake Juliet's death had reached him in time, he would have known that Juliet was alive and they could have lived happily together.
3. Mercutio's duel with Tybalt: If Mercutio had not engaged in a duel with Tybalt, Romeo would not have felt the need to avenge his friend's death by killing Tybalt, preventing further violence and tragedy.
4. Romeo and Juliet's secret wedding: If Romeo and Juliet had not secretly married, their families may have been more accepting of their love and taken steps to reconcile, avoiding the feud and allowing them to be together.