Questions and Answers
What does Romeo do after the Capulet feast?
He jumps over the Capulet garden wall.
In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Romeo marvel at?
Juliet's beauty.
What does Friar Laurence agree to do in Act 2, Scene 3?
Marry Romeo and Juliet.
What challenge does Tybalt send in Act 2, Scene 4?
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How does Juliet feel while waiting for the Nurse in Act 2, Scene 5?
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What advice does Friar Laurence give to Romeo and Juliet before their marriage?
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Study Notes
Act 2 Scene 1
- Romeo escapes from his friends, who are searching for him, believing he has returned to Rosaline.
- He jumps over the Capulet's garden wall, seeking solitude.
Act 2 Scene 2
- Romeo admires Juliet from her window, captivated by her beauty.
- Juliet expresses her love for Romeo but warns him that his presence is risky.
- Despite her concerns, she agrees to marry him after some hesitation.
- The Nurse calls for Juliet, and she plans to send a messenger for Romeo to meet Friar Laurence.
Act 2 Scene 3
- Friar Laurence is busy collecting plants when he encounters Romeo.
- He is surprised by Romeo's early visit and interest in marrying Juliet, having just gotten over Rosaline.
- The Friar agrees to marry them, hoping it will end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
Act 2 Scene 4
- Benvolio and Mercutio discuss Tybalt's challenge to Romeo for a duel.
- Mercutio doubts that love-struck Romeo will be able to fight, noting Tybalt's skill in dueling.
- Upon Romeo's arrival, the friends engage in playful banter.
- The Nurse arrives, and Romeo conveys his message about marrying Juliet, while the Nurse agrees to help him meet her.
Act 2 Scene 5
- Juliet anxiously waits for the Nurse to return, feeling frustrated with the delay.
- When the Nurse arrives, she teasingly stalls before revealing that Romeo wants Juliet to meet him at Friar Laurence's for their wedding.
- The Nurse prepares a ladder to assist Romeo in accessing Juliet's room.
Act 2 Scene 6
- Friar Laurence cautions Romeo about the potential dangers of their passionate love before the wedding.
- Juliet's arrival confirms their deep affection for one another.
- The Friar advises them both to love wisely and leads them to their marriage ceremony.
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Explore the key events and themes in Act 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' through summarizing flashcards. Delve into the romantic exchanges and dramatic moments, especially the iconic balcony scene, as Romeo and Juliet navigate their feelings amidst family conflict.
