Who says the following and why?

"Need and oppression starveth in thine eyes,

Contempt and beggary hang upon thy back;

The world is not thy friend nor the world's law:

The world affords no law to make thee rich;

Then be not poor, but break it, and take this. (V. i. 77-81) "

-Tybalt is taunting Romeo right before they fight.

-Romeo is convincing the apothecary to sell him poison.

-Juliet is scolding Nurse for not keeping her secret.

-Benvolio is lamenting Mercutio's death

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Semaj Ramirez

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23 August, 20:09

Who says the following and why?

"Need and oppression starveth in thine eyes,

Contempt and beggary hang upon thy back;

The world is not thy friend nor the world's law:

The world affords no law to make thee rich;

Then be not poor, but break it, and take this. (V. i. 77-81) "

-Tybalt is taunting Romeo right before they fight.

-Romeo is convincing the apothecary to sell him poison.

-Juliet is scolding Nurse for not keeping her secret.

-Benvolio is lamenting Mercutio's death

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Answers (2)

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Chaz Torres · Answer 1

Romeo is convincing the apothecary to sell him poison.

Explanation:

Romeo believed that his love Juliet has died when in actuality she just took a sleeping potion to appear that way so when he finds her they can run away together. So he figures that if he kills himself, he can be with his love.

Cadence Horton · Answer 2

Romeo is convincing the apothecary to sell him poison.