Read this excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt: Romeo, the hate I bear thee can afford No better term than this,—thou art a villain.35 Romeo: Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage To such a greeting; villain am I none, Therefore farewell; I see thou know’st me not. Tybalt: Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries40That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw.
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Tybalt is trying to start a sword fight with Romeo.B
Tybalt is encouraging Romeo to seek forgiveness.C
Romeo is revealing the news of his marriage.D
Romeo is challenging Tybalt’s authority.