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In Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Balthasar play in the catastrophe?

He tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.
He convinces Romeo to visit Juliet’s tomb.
He forgets to deliver a letter to Romeo.
He suggests that Romeo buy poison.

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He tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.

Balthasar brings the false news from Verona, which prompts Romeo to return and buy poison, setting the final catastrophe in motion.