Asked by jonothan

How do Romeo and Juliet fit the archetype of star-crossed lovers? Check all that apply.

They are in love.
They are doomed from the start.
They are loyal to their friends.
Their families would be upset if they knew Romeo and Juliet were in love.
They give good advice to younger characters.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answers:
- They are in love. — Yes. Their intense, immediate love is central to the archetype.
- They are doomed from the start. — Yes. The prologue calls them “star-crossed,” and fate/doomed outcome defines the archetype.
- Their families would be upset if they knew Romeo and Juliet were in love. — Yes. The Montague–Capulet feud means their families would (and do) oppose the match.

Not applicable:
- They are loyal to their friends. — No. Loyalty to friends is not a defining trait of the star-crossed-lover archetype here.
- They give good advice to younger characters. — No. They are themselves the youthful protagonists and do not serve as advisors.