Question

Which lines spoken by Romeo in Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet best support the inference that Romeo desires future peace between the Montagues and Capulets? Check all that apply.
Romeo: Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee
Doth much excuse the appertaining rage
To such a greeting; villain am I none,
Romeo: I do protest I never injur’d thee,
But love thee better than thou canst devise,
Romeo: Draw, Benvolio; beat down their weapons.
Gentlemen, for shame, forbear this outrage!
Romeo: Alive! in triumph! and Mercutio slain!
Away to heaven, respective lenity,
And fire-ey’d fury be my conduct now!
Romeo: This day’s black fate on more days doth depend;
This but begins the woe others must end.

Answer 1

Answer: Romeo: Draw, Benvolio; beat down their weapons.

Gentlemen, for shame, forbear this outrage!

Explanation:

Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's famous play about the two lovers and hatred that flares up between their families.

In Act III, Scene I, Mercutio and Tybalt are involved in a fight. Tybalt is Juliet's first cousin, while Mercutio is Romeo's closest friend. Romeo does not want to fight Tybalt, as he is now part of his family.

Romeo insists that they stop fighting, and warns them that the Prince has banned fighting in the streets of Verona. However, they keep fighting which results in death of both Mercutio and Tybalt. Romeo's attempt to calm down the situation can be interpreted as his desire for the families Montague and Capulet to reconcile.