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31 August, 13:11

Read the following dialogue from Act IV, Scene 2 from Romeo and Juliet: Capilet: So many guests invite as here are writ.--

[Exit first Servant.]

Sirrah, go hire me twenty cunning cooks.

Second Servant: You shall have none ill, sir; for I'll try if they can lick their fingers.

Capulet: How canst thou try them so?

Second Servant: Marry, sir, 'tis an ill cook that cannot lick his own fingers: therefore he that cannot lick his fingers goes not with me.

How does Shakespeare's use of comic relief impact this scene?

A. It provides a venue to show how Capulet treats his wife.

B. It highlights Capulet's friendship with and respect for his servants.

C. It demonstrates Capulet's deep affection for Juliet.

D. It adds lightheartedness to the stressful preparation of the wedding feast.