Question

Read the sentences and answer the question that follows. Juliet: Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow. Which statement best interprets the contradiction sweet sorrow in this text? Juliet cannot bear to be parted from her beloved and will die if he leaves. Juliet greatly dislikes the listener, but plans to see him at the next opportunity. Juliet is sad to leave her beloved but looks forward to seeing him tomorrow. Juliet is unsure of her feelings for the listener and wants some time apart.

Answer 1

Juliet is sad to leave her beloved but looks forward to seeing him tomorrow.

Answer 2

The statement that best interprets the contradiction 'sweet sorrow' in this text is "Juliet is sad to leave her beloved but looks forward to seeing him tomorrow".

In this passage from Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is talking to Romeo, who is her beloved. She is telling Romeo that it is tough to leave him; however, she is excited for seeing him tomorrow. In other words, for Juliet it is painful to leave Romeo, but knowing that she will see him tomorrow comforts her and that is why she makes reference to the contradiction 'sweet sorrow'. This passage from Shakespeare's play is part of Act 2.