Read the excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt: Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw. Romeo: I do protest I never injur'd thee, But love thee better than thou canst devise,Till thou shalt know the reason of my love: And so, good Capulet, which name I tender As dearly as my own, be satisfied.

Why is this an example of dramatic irony?
A) because Tybalt is usually a peace-loving character
B) because Romeo does not really feel kindness toward Tybalt
C) because Tybalt is unaware that Romeo has married a Capulet
D) because the audience is relieved to know that a dual will not occur

Respuesta :

Correct answer choice is :


C) Because Tybalt is unaware that Romeo has married a Capulet

Explanation:

After Benvolio describes what occurred, Lady Capulet needs to Romeo be killed. But Lord Montague debates that Tybalt got what was coming to him for killing Mercutio. The Prince comes up with a clarification because Tybalt began the fight, he'll forgive Romeo's life. But the rules that Romeo must be exiled from Verona.