Which lines from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his nonfatal punishment? Select three options.

Question

Thou fond mad man, hear me but speak a word.
Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.
A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,
This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.
I bring thee tidings of the prince’s doom.

Answer 1

In Act III, scene iii of "Romeo and Juliet," the lines that show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his nonfatal punishment are:

1. A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,
2. This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.
3. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.

These lines express Friar Laurence's perspective that Romeo's punishment could have been much worse, and he is urging Romeo to appreciate the mercy shown to him.