Question

which excerpt from act v, scene iii of romeo and juliet best reflects the plays overall theme?
lady capulet: o me! this sight of death is as a bell,
that warns my old age to a sepulchre.
prince: see what a scourge is laid upon your hate,
that heaven finds means to kill your joys with love;
romeo: hold, take this letter; early in the morning
see thou deliver it to my lord and father.
montague: o thou untaught! what manners is in this,
to press before thy father to a grave?

Explanation:

The overall theme of Romeo and Juliet is the destructive power of the Capulet - Montague feud. The Prince's statement highlights how the families' hate has led to the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet, who were in love. The other quotes do not as directly relate to the over - arching theme.

Answer:

Prince: See what a scourge is laid upon your hate, That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love;