Read the excerpt from Act I, scene I of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Well, in that hit you miss: she’ll not be hit With Cupid’s arro
w; she hath Dian’s wit; And, in strong proof of chastity well arm’d, From love’s weak childish bow she lives unharm’d. She will not stay the siege of loving terms, Which is the best meaning of the phrase "she’ll not be hit with Cupid’s arrow”? (A) She loves Romeo but does not want to marry him.
(B) She believes Romeo does not really love her.
(C) She does not want to fall in love with anyone.
(D) She is too young to understand the meaning of love.
The answer to the question based on the excerpt you shared would be option C: <em>She does not want to fall in love with anyone</em>.
Explanation:
The phrase "being hit with Cupid's arrow" means that a person will fall in love. In this case, it's said that the person <u>not</u> be hit with it. This means that the person doesn't see themselves or they don't want to fall in love in general or with a person.
Explenation The poem reflects the time period because Madam's words show she is frustrated about being treated unfairly but determined to fight for what is right. Her attitude is like that of many people who were living then. The poem also uses language of the time.
