Question

question 3
2 pts
how does the phrase \my child is yet a stranger in the world\ from act 1, scene 2 convey meaning in the text?
it conveys a sense of doubt in juliets experience in the world.
it conveys paris worry that juliet is too young.
it demonstrates that old capulet does not know his daughter well.
it demonstrates that old capulet thinks juliet is ready to experience life.

Explanation:

In Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 2, Old Capulet speaks this line to Paris when discussing Juliet's potential marriage. The phrase "yet a stranger in the world" emphasizes Juliet's lack of life experience and maturity, which reveals Capulet's view that she is too young to marry right away, conveying Paris' worry that Juliet is too young as he is eager to marry her and this line highlights her youth.

Answer:

B. It conveys Paris' worry that Juliet is too young.