Question

Which lines from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his punishment? Select all that apply.
1.Thou fond mad man, hear me but speak a word.

2.Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.

3.A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,

4.This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.

5.I bring thee tidings of the prince’s doom.

Answer 1

Answer:

2. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.

4.This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.

Explanation:

In these lines, Friar Laurence talks to Romeo about his punishment: banishment from Verona. Romeo is heartbroken, and claims that there is not world for him outside of Verona. However, the Friar tries to convince him that this is not as bad as he thinks, and that in fact, the punishment could be a blessing in disguise. He tells Romeo that the world is very large, and that there are many places he could see. He also reminds him that his fate could have been much worse, and that he should think of banishment as mercy, and not as punishment.

Answer 2

#4. This is mercy and thou seest it not
The friar is telling Romeo that the punishment he got is far less than what he could've gotten and he should realise it and be grateful.