In romeo and Juliet , which of the following illustrates Shakespeare’s use of comic relief?
A . a servant explains to capulet that cooks lick their own figures
B. Capulet believes that Juliet is dead when she is really only sleeping
C.”Honest good fellows, ah put up;For well you know this is a pitiful case
D.A nurse claims to be too tired to give Juliet romeo’s message
Its not that I didn't read it , because I did . But I'm only human I can't always remember everything :) thanks though ...
nevermind ... everyone took a little long for me , but that's fine :) . Correct answer is A>>>>>
And your choice is?
To determine which of the options illustrates Shakespeare's use of comic relief in Romeo and Juliet, let's examine each one:
A. A servant explains to Capulet that cooks lick their own fingers.
To find the answer, we can recall that comic relief refers to a humorous scene or dialogue that provides relief from the dramatic or intense moments in a play. In this case, the servant's comment about cooks licking their own fingers is a humorous remark, intended to lighten the mood and provide some comedic relief.
B. Capulet believes that Juliet is dead when she is really only sleeping.
While this option presents a misunderstanding by Capulet, it does not involve any elements of humor or comic relief. It is a dramatic moment, but not a comedic one.
C. "Honest good fellows, ah put up;For well you know this is a pitiful case."
This line, spoken by the character Mercutio, is not itself humorous or comedic. It expresses Mercutio's frustration or disbelief about the tragic events unfolding in the play.
D. A nurse claims to be too tired to give Juliet Romeo's message.
This option presents an excuse from the nurse, claiming she is too tired to deliver Romeo's message to Juliet. While it could be seen as slightly comedic due to the nurse's laziness or feigned exhaustion, it is not a clear example of comic relief.
Based on the analysis above, the option that illustrates Shakespeare's use of comic relief is:
A. A servant explains to Capulet that cooks lick their own fingers.