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JAMB Literature in English 2012 Question 6

Question 6

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (extract for question 6)
The passage, as printed

The lines above suggest that the tragedy in the play

  1. A.could have been averted
  2. B.is predestined
  3. C.is brought on by enmity
  4. D.brought misfortune on the lovers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (is predestined)

Explanation

The Prologue calls Romeo and Juliet 'star-crossed lovers': their fate is written in the stars, i.e. predestined.