1. Throughout the passage, the author is surprised by the responses and effects of his
actions. Do you think the consequences were fair?
Why or why not? Based on the racial
inequalities explored in the text, how do you
think a person of color who committed the
same crime as the author would be treated?

Capulet: o brother montague! give me thy hand: this is my daughter's jointure, for no more can i demand. which theme of romeo and juliet is best supported by this excerpt? tragedy is often caused by people misunderstanding each other. tragedy causes people to blame one another and drive each other apart. tragedy is often necessary in order for people to forgive one another. tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.