Which answer does NOT reflect Shakespeare’s purpose in the following lines?

ROMEO
I fear, too early: for my mind misgives
Some consequence yet hanging in the stars
Shall bitterly begin his fearful date
With this night’s revels and expire the term
Of a despised life closed in my breast
By some vile forfeit of untimely death.

A.
to foreshadow tragedy
B.
to reveal past events through flashback
C.
to characterize Romeo
D.
to set the mood and tone

Question

Which answer does NOT reflect Shakespeare’s purpose in the following lines?
 
ROMEO
I fear, too early: for my mind misgives
Some consequence yet hanging in the stars
Shall bitterly begin his fearful date
With this night’s revels and expire the term
Of a despised life closed in my breast
By some vile forfeit of untimely death.
 
A.
to foreshadow tragedy
B.
to reveal past events through flashback
C.
to characterize Romeo
D.
to set the mood and tone

studystagram · Answer

C.
to characterize Romeo