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Themes and Resolution in Romeo and Juliet, Part 8

Question 2 • Common Core ELA 9 B-IC

Which character traits does Romeo exhibit that lead to his tragic downfall? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
an overly passionate sense of love
B
a difficulty deciding what action to take
C
a tendency to act impulsively
D
a capacity for feeling all emotions too deeply
E
an ability to calm those around him

Explanation

Romeo’s intense, all-consuming love contributes to his downfall, especially in the speed with which he falls in love with Juliet and reacts to their circumstances. He also acts impulsively, as when he kills Tybalt and later takes poison without checking whether Juliet is truly dead. His emotions often overwhelm him, so A, C, and D are the traits that apply; he is not mainly characterized by indecision or by calming others.

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