Question

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.

Which thou wilt propagate to have it press’d
With more of thine: this love that thou hast shown
Doth add more grief to too much of mine own.

Which is the best paraphrase of Romeo’s lines?

Your love and concern are making me feel even worse.
Your love and concern are the source of my sadness.
Your love and concern are a big surprise to me.
Your love and concern are lessening my own grief.

Answer 1

"Your love and concern are making me feel even worse."

Explanation: Romeo says Benvolio’s sympathy only increases his sorrow — it adds more grief to what he already feels.