Read Romeo’s dialogue from Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.

How fares my Juliet? That I ask again;
For nothing can be ill if she be well.

Which of Romeo’s tragic flaws does this dialogue reveal?

He has juvenile ideas about love.
He is overly sensitive to other people’s pain.
He is rash when he becomes angry.
He has difficulty making hard decisions

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This dialogue reveals that Romeo has juvenile ideas about love. His statement, "For nothing can be ill if she be well," suggests an idealistic and naive perception of love, indicating that his emotions and well-being are entirely tied to Juliet's, which reflects a youthful and unrealistic outlook on relationships.