Read the excerpt from Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.
Balthasar: Then she is well, and nothing can be ill;
Her body sleeps in Capel's monument,
And her immortal part with angels lives.
Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy is reflected in this excerpt?
A. a heroic person who meets a disastrous fate
B. an emotional release following a catastrophe
C. a miscommunication that has serious consequences
D. a person who falls from a high social status
Answer (1)
The excerpt illustrates the element of miscommunication in Shakespearean tragedy, highlighting how Balthasar's misunderstanding of Juliet's condition leads to devastating consequences for the main characters. Such miscommunications are a recurring theme in Shakespeare's work, ultimately resulting in tragic fates. This highlights the serious impact of misinterpretations in the narrative. ;
