Question

highlight details that help you understand romeos character.
benvolio: this wind you talk of blows us from ourselves;
supper is done, and we shall come too late.
romeo: i fear too early; for my mind misgives
some consequence yet hanging in the stars
shall bitterly begin his fearful date
with this nights revels, and expire the term
of a despised life closd in my breast
by some vile forfeit of untimely death.
but he, that hath the steerage of my course,
direct my sail!
—romeo and juliet,
william shakespeare
what can be concluded about romeo from this dialogue? check all that apply.
☑ he is a worrier.
☐ he is excited for the party.
☑ he believes that he controls his future.
☐ he is superstitious.
☑ he believes in fate.

Explanation:

1. "He is a worrier": Romeo expresses fear and misgivings about the party and a terrible future outcome, showing he worries.
2. "He is excited for the party": Romeo shows no excitement, only dread, so this is incorrect.
3. "He believes that he controls his future": Romeo references a higher power steering his course, so he does not believe he controls his future; this is incorrect.
4. "He is superstitious": Romeo's focus is on fate (a predetermined future) rather than superstitious omens; this is incorrect.
5. "He believes in fate": Romeo talks about a consequence "hanging in the stars" and a higher power steering his path, confirming he believes in fate.

Answer:

✓ He is a worrier.
✓ He believes in fate.