Question

Read the dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio found in Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;
Being but heavy, I will bear the light.

Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.

Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoes
With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead
So stakes me to the ground I cannot move.

Based on these lines, which statement is true?

Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat.
Romeo is upbeat, and Mercutio is unhappy.
Romeo is nervous, and Mercutio is brave.
Romeo is brave, and Mercutio is nervous.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Based on the lines, "Being but heavy, I will bear the light." and "I have a soul of lead so stakes me to the ground I cannot move.", it can be inferred that Romeo is feeling heavy and unwilling to participate in dancing, while Mercutio is trying to encourage him to dance. Therefore, the statement "Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat." is most accurate.