Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How is Juliet able to justify her Nurse's tardiness?

That she's old and if she knew about love she would be quicker

How does the Nurse tease Juliet?

The nurse teases her by stretching out and delaying the answers to her questions and putting on a sad face

What does the Nurse tell Juliet?

She tells Juliet to go to Friar Lawrence's cell where Romeo is waiting to be married. She also tells her that Romeo will use a rope ladder to come see her in the night.

What is the rope ladder going to be used for?

For Romeo to climb up to Juliet. Signup and view all the answers

What is a short summary of Act 2 Scene 5?

The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo is waiting with Friar Lawrence to marry her. Signup and view all the answers

What is a long summary of Act 2 Scene 5?

In the Capulet orchard, Juliet impatiently waits for her nurse, whom she sent to meet Romeo three hours earlier. At last, the Nurse returns, and Juliet anxiously presses her for news. The Nurse claims to be too tired and sore to tell Juliet what has happened. Juliet grows frantic, and eventually, the Nurse gives in and tells her that Romeo is waiting at Friar Lawrence's cell to marry her. The Nurse departs to wait in the alley for Romeo's servant, who is to bring a ladder for Romeo to use to climb up to Juliet's chamber that night to carry out their marriage. Signup and view all the answers

Who said: 'Then hie you hence to Friar Laurence' cell; There stays a husband to make you a wife'?

The Nurse Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Juliet's Anticipation

Juliet is anxious about the Nurse's delay and justifies it by attributing her slowness to her old age and lack of experience in love.

The Nurse's Teasing

The Nurse plays with Juliet’s impatience by dragging out her responses, pretending to be weary and putting on a melancholic expression to build anticipation.

Significant Message Delivered

The Nurse finally reveals that Romeo is at Friar Lawrence's cell, waiting to marry Juliet, and mentions that Romeo will use a rope ladder to reach her at night.

Purpose of the Rope Ladder

The rope ladder is intended for Romeo to climb up to Juliet's chamber for their secret meeting, symbolizing their love and the lengths they go to be together.

Act 2 Scene 5 Summary

The scene unfolds in the Capulet orchard where Juliet, anxious over the Nurse's prolonged absence, ultimately learns that she is to marry Romeo with the help of Friar Lawrence.

Detailed Scene Overview

Juliet, waiting for the Nurse, experiences a buildup of anxiety over the Nurse's tardiness. Upon her return, the Nurse feigns exhaustion, which increases Juliet's distress. After much teasing, the Nurse discloses that Romeo awaits her in Friar Lawrence's cell. The Nurse then leaves to fetch a ladder for Romeo, serving as a metaphor for their attempts to overcome obstacles in their love.

Quotation Acknowledgment

The Nurse expresses, "Then hie you hence to Friar Laurence' cell; There stays a husband to make you a wife," indicating the urgency of the situation and the importance of their union.

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Test your knowledge of Act 2 Scene 5 in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with these flashcards. Explore Juliet's feelings, the Nurse's interactions, and how communication plays a role in their relationship. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic text.