Question

Read the lines from Act II, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose.

Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest.

Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not.


How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?

A. The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
B. The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.
C. The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
D. The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.

Answer 1

The wordplay in these lines from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.

In this exchange between Romeo and Mercutio, the entire play is on a goose. Goose refers to someone who leads someone to go all over the place. As in this situation, Mercutio and Benvolio couldn't find Romeo in the party and felt like in a chase of a wild goose. The exchange between them goes on for several lines. Hence, such exchange creates a light-hearted mood.

Answer 2

Answer:

The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.