How can Romeo be characterized based on his words and actions in Act III, Scene 1? How does this scene illustrate the
impulsive nature that is his downfall? In the space below, write a minimum 150-word response in which you provide two
adjectives that describe Romeo and give an explanation for why each one fits him. Then analyze how his impulsive
behavior causes him trouble in this scene. Use specific details from the text to support your analysis.

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.