These question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.'Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; A villain that is hither come in spite, To scorn at o...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2013 Subject: Literature In English

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These question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.'Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; A villain that is hither come in spite, To scorn at our solemnity this night.'

The villain in the excerpt above is

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In the excerpt above from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the villain is attending a feast uninvited. The speaker, Tybalt, is addressing his uncle and referring to Romeo, who has just arrived at the Capulet's party uninvited. Tybalt sees Romeo as a Montague, their enemy, and calls him a villain who has come to the party to mock the Capulets. Although Romeo is not actually a villain, Tybalt's perception of him as an enemy and intruder sets the stage for the tragic events that will follow. The use of the word "villain" in this context is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience knows that Romeo is not a villain but a lover who has come to the party in search of his beloved Juliet.

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