Question

from The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet: What is the meaning of the word woe as it is used in the following passage? “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 revivéd sprang; And now for joy she claps her hands, which erst for woe she wrang.” Question 5 options: a) It is an expression of joy. b) It is an expression of surprise. c) It means sorrow. 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.