Question

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

Capulet: And too soon marr’d are those so early made.

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Earth hath swallow’d all my hopes but she,
She is the hopeful lady of my earth:
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart,
My will to her consent is but a part;
An she agree, within her scope of choice




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Lies my consent and fair according voice.
This night I hold an old accustom’d feast,
Whereto I have invited many a guest
Such as I love; and you, among the store,
One more, most welcome, makes my number more.





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Which lines from the excerpt support the inference that Capulet loves his daughter? Select 2 options.

Earth hath swallow’d all my hopes but she,
She is the hopeful lady of my earth:
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart,
Such as I love; and you, among the store,
One more, most welcome, makes my number more.

Answer 1

Selected lines:
- "Earth hath swallow’d all my hopes but she,"
- "She is the hopeful lady of my earth:"

Reason: Both lines directly describe Juliet as Capulet’s remaining hope and as the beloved center of his world, showing his deep affection for her.