Question

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 revived sprang;
And now for joy she claps her hands, which erst for woe she wrang.
A. It is an expression of joy.
C. It means sorrow.
B. It is an expression of surprise.
D. It means to wring your hands

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Woe means Sorrow or sadness. And the only answer with sorrow or sadness is C.