Question
Part A
Multiple Choice Question
[Your teacher will show you a filmed performance of this scene. Please watch the video before answering this question.]
In this performance of the first encounter scene from Romeo and Juliet, how does the actor playing Romeo show what he means when he says,
“O then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do, / They pray” (100–101)?
Choose the BEST answer.
A.
He holds Juliet’s hand.
B.
He places his palm against Juliet’s palm.
C.
He kisses Juliet’s hand.
D.
He kisses Juliet’s lips.
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
What does Romeo mean by these words and gestures?
A.
Then, dear Juliet, let our lips pray while our hands are joined together.
B.
Then, dear Juliet, let our lips do what hands do when they pray—they join together
Multiple Choice Question
[Your teacher will show you a filmed performance of this scene. Please watch the video before answering this question.]
In this performance of the first encounter scene from Romeo and Juliet, how does the actor playing Romeo show what he means when he says,
“O then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do, / They pray” (100–101)?
Choose the BEST answer.
A.
He holds Juliet’s hand.
B.
He places his palm against Juliet’s palm.
C.
He kisses Juliet’s hand.
D.
He kisses Juliet’s lips.
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
What does Romeo mean by these words and gestures?
A.
Then, dear Juliet, let our lips pray while our hands are joined together.
B.
Then, dear Juliet, let our lips do what hands do when they pray—they join together
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Part A: The BEST answer is **D. He kisses Juliet’s lips.** This choice best illustrates the metaphor Romeo is using in his lines, as he equates the act of kissing with the act of prayer.
Part B: The correct interpretation of Romeo's words and gestures is **B. Then, dear Juliet, let our lips do what hands do when they pray—they join together.** This captures the essence of his metaphor, suggesting a connection between the physical act of kissing and the spiritual act of prayer.
Part B: The correct interpretation of Romeo's words and gestures is **B. Then, dear Juliet, let our lips do what hands do when they pray—they join together.** This captures the essence of his metaphor, suggesting a connection between the physical act of kissing and the spiritual act of prayer.