Read the excerpt from Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo: Is it even so? then I defy you, stars!
Thou know'st my lodging: get me ink and paper,
And hire post-horses; I will hence to-night.
Balthasar: I do beseech you, sir, have patience:
Your looks are pale and wild, and do import
Some misadventure.
Which of Romeo's tragic flaws is best reflected in this dialogue?
A. his hesitant nature
B. his fearful nature
C. his suspicious nature
D. his reckless nature
Answer (1)
In this scene from 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo's lines demonstrate his reckless nature as he hastily decides to defy fate and rush to Juliet. Balthasar's warning indicates that Romeo's impulsive actions may lead to misfortune. Thus, the best representation of Romeo's tragic flaw in this dialogue is his recklessness. ;
