Question

read this excerpt from romeo and/or juliet by ryan north.

its sad, and youre sad, but as you reflect on the three wonderful years you shared you begin to realize that relationships can be a success even if they end in a breakup. they have to, right? otherwise every relationship youve ever had and ever will have will be a failure unless one or both of you dies, and thats baloney. thats straight up baloney sandwiches.

image of the book cover of romeo and/or juliet by ryan north

1. which theme is hinted at in the first paragraph of romeo and/or juliet?

• good relationships demand you give all of your energy, heart, and soul.
• love is always pure, innocent, and passionate.
• a good relationship can come to an end and still be considered fulfilling, loving, and happy.
• you should do anything for love.

Explanation:

To determine the hinted theme, analyze the first paragraph: it states relationships can be successful even if they end in a breakup. Now evaluate each option:

• The first option focuses on giving all energy, which isn't mentioned.
• The second option's claim about love being always pure doesn't match the excerpt.
• The third option matches as it says a good relationship can end and still be fulfilling, aligning with the excerpt's idea.
• The fourth option about doing anything for love is not supported.

Answer:

C. A good relationship can come to an end and still be considered fulfilling, loving, and happy.