The two statements that explain why this event is part of the denouement are:
- The families realize their error and resolve the conflict by ending the feud.
- The families discover the truth about the relationship between Romeo and Juliet.
What does the sentence show
The long-standing feud between the Capulets and Montagues comes to an end as both families acknowledge their errors and the devastating consequences of their conflict, resolving to cease their animosity.
The truth about Romeo and Juliet's secret relationship is revealed to both families, shedding light on the depth of their love and exposing how the feud blinded them to genuine affection.
Question
In this excerpt from act V of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet are discovered in the tomb and Friar Laurence and Balthasar explain the events that led to their deaths. Which two statements explain why this event is part of the denouement?
The Prince blames the Capulets and the Montagues for the tragic end.
The families realize their error and resolve the conflict by ending the feud.
The Prince shows that the feud has affected everyone by talking about his lost kinsmen.
The Prince solves the mystery of Paris's death based on the explanation he receives.
The families discover the truth about the relationship between Romeo and Juliet.