Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.
Enter Nurse and PETER.
Mercutio: A sail, a sail!
Benvolio: Two, two; a shirt and a smock.
Nurse: Peter!
Peter: Anon!
Nurse: My fan, Peter.
Mercutio: Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan's the
fairer face.
Which is true about the scene?
A. Mercutio uses a pun to complain about his clothing.
B. Mercutio uses puns to make fun of Nurse's appearance.
C. Nurse uses puns to request her fan from Peter.
D. Nurse uses puns to mock Benvolio and Mercutio.
Answer (2)
In the scene from Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio uses puns in a humorous exchange, particularly making comments about the Nurse's appearance. The best interpretation of Mercutio's humor in this context is that he uses puns to comment on the Nurse's need for a fan to hide her face. Thus, the answer indicates that Mercutio is not just making jokes about clothing but also about the Nurse's looks. ;
In Act II, scene iv of "Romeo and Juliet," Mercutio uses puns to humorously comment on the Nurse's appearance, specifically highlighting her need for a fan. The best interpretation is that Mercutio is making a playful joke at her expense. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
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