Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . Juliet : Madam, I am not well. Lady Capulet : Evermore weeping for your cousin’s death? 75 What! wilt thou wash him from his grave with tears? And if thou couldst, thou couldst not make him live; Therefore, have done: some grief shows much of love; But much of grief shows still some want of wit. Which statement best describes Lady Capulet’s reaction to Juliet?
Answer
A
She encourages Juliet to visit Tybalt’s grave.
B
She sympathizes with Juliet’s deep sorrow.
C
She suggests that Juliet’s crying is excessive.
D
She insists that Juliet express her feelings.
Explanation
Lady Capulet acknowledges that some grief shows love, but says that too much grief shows a lack of good sense. Her question about washing Tybalt from his grave with tears also suggests Juliet’s crying cannot change what happened. So she sees Juliet’s sorrow as excessive, making C the best answer.
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