Question

Romeo: Alive in triumph, and Mercutio slain?
Away to heaven respective lenity,
And fire-ey'd fury be my conduct now!
Now, Tybalt, take the 'villain' back again
That late thou gavest me; for Mercutio's soul
Is but a little way above our heads,
Staying for thine to keep him company.
Either thou or I, or both, must go with him.

Tybalt. Thou, wretched boy, that didst consort him here,
Shalt with him hence.

Romeo. This shall determine that.
No, his attitude stays the same throughout the dialogue.
Yes, he becomes more peaceful as the dialogue goes on.
Yes, he begins by trying to make peace but becomes more aggressive as the dialogue goes on.
None of the choices

Answer 1

In this dialogue, Romeo begins with intense emotions, expressing a desire for revenge against Tybalt for the death of Mercutio. As he speaks, his anger and resolve to confront Tybalt intensify, suggesting that he becomes more aggressive rather than peaceful. Therefore, the correct interpretation of Romeo's attitude during this exchange is:

**Yes, he begins by trying to make peace but becomes more aggressive as the dialogue goes on.**

While he refers to his love for Juliet and expresses initial reluctance to fight Tybalt, it quickly shifts to a fierce resolve for vengeance as he cannot control his anger at Mercutio's death, culminating in a challenge to Tybalt.