Question

first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
in the tragedy of romeo and juliet, act ii, what is the main reason that friar lawrence agrees to perform the marriage of romeo and juliet?
a. he thinks the marriage may end the feud between the capulets and montagues.

b. he realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.

c. he knows that prince escalus would approve of the marriage.

d. he prefers that juliet marry romeo rather than paris.

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Friar Lawrence hopes that the marriage of Romeo (Montague) and Juliet (Capulet) will end the long - standing feud between their families. This is a key motivation in the play.
• Option B: There's no indication that this is his main reason for agreeing to perform the marriage. The focus is on the family feud, not just their persistence in love.
• Option C: The play gives no hint that Prince Escalus' approval is a factor in his decision.
• Option D: Friar Lawrence's decision is not based on a preference between Romeo and Paris for Juliet's hand in marriage, but on the potential to end the feud.

Answer:

A. He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.