Question

study guide a—continued

1. romeo is causing his father concern. what is he doing that worries his father?

1. what does benvolio discover is bothering romeo? what advice does benvolio give romeo?

Explanation:

For question 9: In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo has been isolating himself—wandering alone at night, hiding in dark places during the day, and refusing to interact with others, which distresses his father.
For question 10: Benvolio learns Romeo is heartbroken because Rosaline, the woman he loves, has vowed to remain chaste and does not return his affection. Benvolio advises Romeo to forget Rosaline by looking at and comparing her to other, more beautiful women.

Answer:

1. Romeo is isolating himself: he wanders alone at night, hides away during the day, and refuses to engage with family or friends, which worries his father.
2. Benvolio discovers Romeo is grieving because Rosaline, the woman he loves, rejects his advances and has chosen to live a chaste life. Benvolio advises Romeo to distract himself from his heartbreak by looking at other attractive women to compare them to Rosaline and move on.