Question

Which of the following situations in act 1 Romeo and Juliet is the best example of dramatic irony

Answer 1

A. Juliet’s mother thinks that Juliet is preparing for her wedding to Paris, but Juliet actually plans to drink the sleeping potion that night.

C. Juliet’s father arranges for her to marry Paris, but Juliet has already secretly married Romeo.

D. Tybalt starts a fight with Romeo, but he and Romeo are actually kin now that Romeo and Juliet have secretly married.

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Answer 2

Dramatic irony is irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the story or play. So, we all know the outcome of Romeo and Juliet, but the characters in the play do not know what will happen. An example of dramatic irony, particularly in Act 1, includes Romeo and Juliet falling in love at first sight. They do not know the outcome of this situation, although we do. Hope this helps.