Which of the following has the most influence upon the prince as he decides romeo’s punishment? a. the fact that romeo killed a person who would have been punished by death anyway b. the idea that romeo will not have a chance to apologize if he’s given the death penalty c. the possibility that romeo’s crime may have been accidental d. the possibility that romeo may not have heard that violence would result in the death penalty

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.