Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.

Benvolio: Groan! why, no;

But sadly tell me who.

Romeo: Bid a sick man in sadness make his will;

Ah! word ill urg'd to one that is so ill.

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In sadness, cousin, I do love a woman.

What is the cause of Romeo's despair?

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Johnny Mcpherson · Answer 1

Romeo says that he is in love with Rosaline, but out of her favor. She has obviously not requited his love, and he is very depressed

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.Benvolio: Groan! why, no;But sadly tell me who.Romeo: Bid a sick man in sadness make his will;Ah! word ill urg'd to one that is so ill.195In sadness, cousin, I do love a woman.What is the cause of Romeo's despair?