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JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 36

Question 36

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet
From Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)
The passage, as printed

Juliet is referring in the above passage to

  1. A.Tybalt
  2. B.Mercutio
  3. C.Old Capulet
  4. D.Lady Montague
  5. E.Romeo.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Romeo.)

Explanation

Juliet has just heard that Romeo killed Tybalt, and her contradictions ("beautiful tyrant") are aimed at Romeo.