Question

Question 3 of 5

When Romeo and Juliet awaken, why does Romeo say he hears the lark?
A. Because it is morning, and he must leave
O B. Because he is impressed with its beauty and compares it to Juliet
O C. Because he knows the lark is Juliet's favorite bird
D. Because it represents death, and it foreshadows his future

Answer 1

Romeo claims to hear the lark because it signifies the arrival of morning, which means he must leave Juliet to avoid being caught.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Romeo says he hears the lark in Romeo and Juliet, it is because it is morning, and the lark's song signifies that dawn has arrived. As a result, Romeo must leave to avoid being discovered by the Capulet household, as he is now secretly married to Juliet and their families are enemies. The fact that the lark sings at dawn is used by Shakespeare to create urgency, a reason for Romeo's departure, signifying the fleeting time the lovers have together. In contrast to the lark, which sings with the coming of day, the nightingale sings at night; any reference to the nightingale within the play signifies nighttime and safety for the two young lovers to be together.