Question

read the excerpts from ovids pyramus and thisbe and shakespeares romeo and juliet. \pyramus and thisbe\ they had no confident—and so used signs: with these each lover read the other’s mind: when covered, fire acquires still more force. romeo and juliet romeo: she hath forsworn to love, and in that vow do i live dead that live to tell it now. benvolio: be ruled by me, forget to think of her. romeo: o, teach me how i should forget to think. benvolio: by giving liberty unto thine eyes; examine other beauties. which statement best describes the difference between these excerpts? only shakespeare reveals a character’s doubts about his beloved. only ovid suggests that romantic relationships encounter obstacles or objections. only shakespeare shows a character warning against a doomed relationship. only ovid shows his male character searching for a more suitable companion

Explanation:

1. Analyze Ovid's excerpt: It focuses on the secret, trusting bond between Pyramus and Thisbe, with no mention of obstacles, doubts, or seeking other partners.
2. Analyze Shakespeare's excerpt: Romeo is distraught because his beloved has sworn off love, and Benvolio advises him to look at other women, showing Romeo's doubt about his unrequited love and guidance to move on.
3. Evaluate each option:

• "Only Shakespeare reveals a character's doubts about his beloved": Correct, as Romeo expresses despair over his beloved's vow against love, which is not present in Ovid's excerpt.
• "Only Ovid suggests that romantic relationships encounter obstacles or objections": Incorrect, Ovid's excerpt does not reference obstacles; it describes their trusting communication.
• "Only Shakespeare shows a character warning against a doomed relationship": Incorrect, Benvolio does not warn of doom, he advises Romeo to forget his love.
• "Only Ovid shows his male character searching for a more suitable companion": Incorrect, Ovid's excerpt does not mention searching for another partner.

Answer:

Only Shakespeare reveals a character's doubts about his beloved.