Question

read the excerpt from act vi, scene ii of romeo and juliet. capulet: as rich shall romeo by his lady lie; poor sacrifices of our enmity! which theme of romeo and juliet is reflected in this excerpt?

• hatred is born when people give up what they love.
• hatred is not as powerful a force as love.
• hatred causes people to lose what they love.
• hatred cannot be dissolved with forgiveness.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Capulet reflects on how the feud (hatred) between families led to the loss of Romeo and Juliet (what they love). Analyzing each option: The first is incorrect as hatred isn't born from giving up love. The second is wrong as the excerpt shows hatred's destructive power, not love's superiority. The fourth is incorrect as the ending implies forgiveness (ending the feud) but it's too late. The third option matches the idea that hatred caused the loss of loved ones.

Answer:

C. Hatred causes people to lose what they love.