Question
In Act III, Scene I of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo tries to avoid fighting Tybalt, but his behavior changes drastically after Mercutio’s death. How does Romeo’s response to Mercutio’s death reveal a conflict between his loyalty to his friends and his love for Juliet?
A.
Romeo initially refuses to fight Tybalt because he values his secret marriage to Juliet, but after Mercutio dies, his loyalty to his friend overcomes his love for Juliet.
B.
Romeo’s love for Juliet is unaffected by Mercutio’s death, and he only fights Tybalt because he feels pressured by Benvolio.
C.
Romeo shows his loyalty to Juliet by continuing to refuse to fight Tybalt even after Mercutio is killed.
D.
Romeo feels guilty about Mercutio’s death and decides to leave Verona to protect Juliet from further harm.
A.
Romeo initially refuses to fight Tybalt because he values his secret marriage to Juliet, but after Mercutio dies, his loyalty to his friend overcomes his love for Juliet.
B.
Romeo’s love for Juliet is unaffected by Mercutio’s death, and he only fights Tybalt because he feels pressured by Benvolio.
C.
Romeo shows his loyalty to Juliet by continuing to refuse to fight Tybalt even after Mercutio is killed.
D.
Romeo feels guilty about Mercutio’s death and decides to leave Verona to protect Juliet from further harm.
Answers
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A. Romeo initially refuses to fight Tybalt because he values his secret marriage to Juliet, but after Mercutio dies, his loyalty to his friend overcomes his love for Juliet.
This answer effectively highlights the conflict between Romeo’s loyalty to his friend Mercutio and his love for Juliet. At the beginning of the scene, Romeo's refusal to engage in a duel with Tybalt is rooted in his secret marriage to Juliet, which makes Tybalt family. However, the loss of Mercutio ignites a powerful need for revenge, leading him to prioritize his loyalty to his fallen friend over his love for Juliet, resulting in a tragic turning point in the play.
This answer effectively highlights the conflict between Romeo’s loyalty to his friend Mercutio and his love for Juliet. At the beginning of the scene, Romeo's refusal to engage in a duel with Tybalt is rooted in his secret marriage to Juliet, which makes Tybalt family. However, the loss of Mercutio ignites a powerful need for revenge, leading him to prioritize his loyalty to his fallen friend over his love for Juliet, resulting in a tragic turning point in the play.