Question

Consider these lines from earlier in the play. Which lines foreshadow Tybalt’s death? Check all that apply. Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; / A villain that is hither come in spite, / To scorn at our solemnity this night. Capulet: [to Tybalt] You are a saucy boy – is 't so indeed? – / This trick may chance to scathe you. Tybalt: I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall / Now seeming sweet convert to bitter gall. Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, / Hath sent a letter to his father’s house. . . . [Romeo] will answer the letter’s master, how he dares, being dared. Mercutio: More than prince of cats, I can tell you. O! [Tybalt] is the courageous captain of compliments.

Answer 1

Capulet: [to Tybalt] You are a saucy boy – is 't so indeed? – / This trick may chance to scathe you.

Tybalt: I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall / Now seeming sweet convert to bitter gall.

Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, / Hath sent a letter to his father’s house. . . . [Romeo] will answer the letter’s master, how he dares, being dared.

Answer 2

Capulet: [to Tybalt] You are a saucy boy – is 't so indeed? – / This trick may chance to scathe you.
Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, / Hath sent a letter to his father’s house. . . . [Romeo] will answer the letter’s master, how he dares, being dared.