Answer :
Final answer:
The correct pairing in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is Montagues with Romeo and Lady Montague and Capulets with Juliet, Tybalt, and Lady Capulet. Mercutio is Romeo's friend and not a Montague, while Paris is related to the Prince and wants to marry Juliet.
Explanation:
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the correct pairing of characters and their respective families is as follows: the Montagues include Romeo and Lady Montague, while the Capulets include Juliet, Tybalt, and Lady Capulet. Mercutio, although a close friend of Romeo, is not a Montague but is associated with the Prince; the same for Paris, who is related to the Prince and wishes to marry Juliet. Therefore, the correct pairing is B) Montagues: Romeo, Lady Capulet (should be Lady Montague); Capulets: Juliet, Tybalt; Mercutio: Friend of Romeo, Paris. It's important to correct the mistake in option B to accurately reflect the relationships: Montagues should include Romeo and his parents, and Capulets should include Juliet, Tybalt, and her parents. This pairing is identified in the play where the characters are closely associated with their respective families, leading to significant conflicts and drama.
