Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Review

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Why does Romeo visit Friar Lawrence in Act 2, Scene 3?

Romeo visits Friar Lawrence to ask him to marry him and Juliet.

In Act 2, Scene 4, Benvolio and Mercutio discuss a letter. What is the primary concern regarding this letter?

  • It contains a declaration of war from the Montagues to the Capulets.
  • It is an invitation to a Capulet party that Romeo was not meant to receive.
  • It is a challenge from Tybalt to Romeo, threatening a duel. (correct)
  • It is an instruction from the Prince to end the feud.

In Act 2, Scene 4, Romeo and the Nurse discuss Romeo's intentions towards Juliet and devise a plan for Juliet to meet Romeo at Friar Lawrence's cell.

True (A)

In Act 2, Scene 5, the Nurse teases Juliet by withholding information about ______.

<p>Romeo</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most crucial piece of information the Nurse conveys to Juliet from Romeo in Act 2, Scene 5?

<p>Romeo awaits Juliet at Friar Lawrence's cell for marriage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Summarize the conversation between the Nurse and Juliet in Act 2, Scene 5.

<p>The Nurse returns to Juliet after meeting with Romeo. She initially teases Juliet by delaying the news, but eventually reveals Romeo's plan for Juliet to meet him at Friar Lawrence's cell to be married.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Friar Lawrence primarily serve concerning Romeo and Juliet?

<p>A spiritual advisor and confidant to Romeo, agreeing to marry him and Juliet. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss?

<p>It challenges Romeo to a duel by Tybalt. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the Nurse speaks with Romeo, they plan for Romeo to publicly declare his love for Juliet in the town square.

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Match the character to their primary action in Act 2:

<p>Romeo = Plans a secret marriage with Juliet Juliet = Eagerly awaits news from Romeo Friar Lawrence = Agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet Nurse = Acts as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Why does Romeo visit Friar Lawrence?

Romeo visits Friar Lawrence to ask him to marry him and Juliet. He believes that this marriage might end the feud between their families.

What is the letter about?

The letter is a challenge from Tybalt to Romeo. Tybalt wants to duel Romeo. This is important because Mercutio and Benvolio know Romeo will be killed

Romeo and the Nurse's Conversation

Romeo and the Nurse discuss Juliet's feelings for Romeo and Romeo asks the Nurse to have Juliet meet him at Friar Lawrence's cell for their wedding.

The Nurse and Juliet's conversation

The Nurse teases Juliet by delaying the news, but eventually tells her about Romeo's plan to marry her that afternoon at Friar Lawrence's cell.

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Study Notes

  • Friar Lawrence is a holy man, a kind of monk in the church.
  • Romeo visits Friar Lawrence to ask him to marry him and Juliet.

The Letter

  • Benvolio and Mercutio discuss a letter sent to Romeo's father's house.
  • The letter is from Tybalt, and it is a challenge to Romeo.
  • It is important because Tybalt is a skilled fighter, and Romeo may not be able to beat him.

Romeo and the Nurse

  • The Nurse speaks with Romeo to find out if his intentions towards Juliet are honorable.
  • Romeo tells the Nurse to have Juliet meet him at Friar Lawrence's cell that afternoon so they can be married.

The Nurse and Juliet

  • The Nurse returns to Juliet, but is out of breath and stalls giving Juliet the information.
  • Juliet is impatient and urges the Nurse to tell her what Romeo said.
  • The Nurse tells Juliet that she must go to Friar Lawrence's cell to be married.
  • The most important thing the Nurse tells Juliet is: "Then hie you hence to Friar Lawrence' cell./ There stays a husband to make you a wife."

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