Question

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.

Capulet: As rich shall Romeo by his lady lie;

Poor sacrifices of our enmity!


Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is reflected in this excerpt?


Hatred is born when people give up what they love.

Hatred is not as powerful a force as love.

Hatred causes people to lose what they love.

Hatred cannot be dissolved with forgiveness.

Answer 1

Hatred causes people to lose what they love.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet, the monologue by Capulet describes the theme of Hatred causing people to lose what they love.

Capulet talks about how Romeo lay by his lady's side and how they are both victims of family strife and hatred.