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What does Capulet tell his wife to say to Juliet?
What does Capulet tell his wife to say to Juliet?
As Romeo is preparing to leave Juliet, what argument does she use to convince him to stay?
As Romeo is preparing to leave Juliet, what argument does she use to convince him to stay?
It's not day yet and the nightingale had not sung yet.
Later, why does Juliet think Romeo should leave?
Later, why does Juliet think Romeo should leave?
He doesn't want him to die because of her.
What does Juliet say about the way Romeo looks just as he is about to descend the rope ladder?
What does Juliet say about the way Romeo looks just as he is about to descend the rope ladder?
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Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying?
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying?
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When Lady Capulet threatens to send someone to Mantua to poison Romeo, what does Juliet say?
When Lady Capulet threatens to send someone to Mantua to poison Romeo, what does Juliet say?
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After Lady Capulet breaks the news about Paris, what is Juliet's response?
After Lady Capulet breaks the news about Paris, what is Juliet's response?
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If Juliet's mother does not arrange to delay the marriage, what will Juliet do?
If Juliet's mother does not arrange to delay the marriage, what will Juliet do?
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What is Capulet's reaction to Juliet's threats?
What is Capulet's reaction to Juliet's threats?
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What is the Nurse's advice to Juliet?
What is the Nurse's advice to Juliet?
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How does Juliet's attitude toward the Nurse change?
How does Juliet's attitude toward the Nurse change?
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What 'scheme' does Juliet devise to get rid of the Nurse and to get out of the house?
What 'scheme' does Juliet devise to get rid of the Nurse and to get out of the house?
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Study Notes
Capulet's Decision
- Capulet instructs his wife to inform Juliet about her arranged marriage to Paris set for Thursday.
Romeo and Juliet's Farewell
- As Romeo prepares to leave, Juliet argues that since it's still dark and the nightingale hasn't sung, he should remain.
Juliet's Concern for Romeo's Safety
- Recognizing the danger to Romeo, Juliet ultimately encourages him to leave to protect his life.
Juliet's Expression of Grief
- Juliet compares Romeo's pale appearance as he descends the rope ladder to looking like a dead man in a tomb.
Lady Capulet's Misinterpretation
- Lady Capulet believes Juliet's tears are due to mourning Tybalt's death, unaware of her daughter's true feelings.
Juliet's Response to Lady Capulet's Threat
- When threatened with Romeo's potential poisoning, Juliet asserts she would personally prepare the poison for him.
Juliet's Anger Toward Marriage Arrangements
- Upon hearing of the marriage to Paris, Juliet reacts with intense anger, stating she'd prefer death or marrying Romeo, whom her mother assumes she despises.
Juliet's Desperate Ultimatum
- Juliet threatens to take her own life if her mother proceeds with the wedding plans without delays.
Capulet's Frustration
- Capulet reacts to Juliet's threats with anger, expressing disappointment over his efforts to find her a suitable husband and threatens to disown her.
Nurse's Advice
- The Nurse suggests Juliet forget Romeo and marry Paris, urging her to abandon her current emotions.
Change in Juliet's Trust
- Juliet's view of the Nurse shifts dramatically; she feels betrayed and decides to never trust her again.
Juliet's Plan to Escape
- To rid herself of the Nurse and exit her house, Juliet concocts a plan to go to confession, disguising her true intentions.
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