Question

based on your knowledge of these characters, decide which emotions motivate their actions. what motivates tybalt to try to confront romeo at the capulets party? what motivates romeo to sneak into juliets courtyard? what motivates friar laurence to agree to marry romeo and juliet?

Explanation:

• Romeo: In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo's intense feelings for Juliet drive him to take risks, like sneaking into her courtyard. His actions are clearly motivated by love.
• Friar Laurence: He agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet hoping that their union will end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets. This is an act of goodwill (a form of love in the sense of wanting to bring peace and happiness) rather than jealousy (which would involve envy) or despair (hopelessness).

Answer:

• What motivates Romeo to sneak into Juliet’s courtyard? love
• What motivates Friar Laurence to agree to marry Romeo and Juliet? love