Question
In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene i, what message does Balthasar report to Romeo?
A. The Prince has pardoned Romeo and will allow him to return to Verona.
B. Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the Capulets’ tomb.
C. Friar Lawrence is on his way to Mantua.
D. Juliet will definitely marry Paris.
A. The Prince has pardoned Romeo and will allow him to return to Verona.
B. Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the Capulets’ tomb.
C. Friar Lawrence is on his way to Mantua.
D. Juliet will definitely marry Paris.
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In Act V, Scene i of *The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet*, Balthasar reports to Romeo that **B. Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the Capulets’ tomb.** This news prompts Romeo to make tragic decisions that lead to the climax of the play.