Question

Montague: Many a morning hath he there been seen,

With tears augmenting the fresh morning's dew,

Adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs

—Romeo and Juliet,
William Shakespeare

Which is the best paraphrase of Montague’s lines?

Romeo only goes out in poor weather.
Romeo is depressed each morning.
Montague feels guilty for making Romeo cry.
Romeo is upset about his father’s sorrow.

Answer 1

"Romeo is depressed each morning."

Explanation: Montague describes Romeo being seen every morning, weeping and sighing heavily — adding tears to the dew and "clouds" to the sky — which means Romeo is sorrowful each morning.