JAMB Literature in English 1988 Question 3

Question 3

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

The speaker of these lines is

  1. A.Capulet
  2. B.Prince Escalus
  3. C.Mountague
  4. D.Friar Lawrence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Prince Escalus)

Explanation

At the end of the play the Prince blames both families, and himself for winking at their quarrels.