Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Flashcards
15 Questions
100 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is Mercutio's mood in Scene 1?

as hot as the weather

When Tybalt enters, how does Mercutio behave?

baits Tybalt with aggressive and belligerent comments on purpose

What does Tybalt call Romeo to insult him in a duel?

a villain

How does Tybalt kill Mercutio?

<p>standing behind Romeo, reaches under Romeo's arm and stabs Mercutio</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who explains to the Prince the events leading to the death of Mercutio and Tybalt?

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

Why does the Prince say 'My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding'?

<p>Mercutio is related by blood to the Prince.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Prince decree because of the two deaths?

<p>Romeo is exiled from Verona.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Shakespeare handle the problem of removing the two dead bodies from the stage?

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

Why is Juliet's soliloquy in Scene 2 an example of dramatic irony?

<p>Because the audience knows the night won't bring her happiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Juliet's reaction to the Nurse telling her what happened?

<p>she denounces Romeo at first, but defends him when the Nurse condemns him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Juliet sends the Nurse to find Romeo, what does she ask her to give him?

<p>a ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Romeo's reaction to the Prince's sentence?

<p>near hysteria, and weeping, he threatens suicide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Nurse mislead Romeo about Juliet?

<p>by telling Romeo that Tybalt's death has driven Juliet crazy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Friar Laurence rebuke Romeo for, reminding him to be grateful for?

<p>Juliet is alive; Tybalt, and not he, is dead; and that he has not been sentenced to die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Thou has quarreled with a man for coughing in the street because he hath wakened thy dog that hath lain asleep in the sun." is an example of what?

<p>blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mercutio and Tybalt

  • Mercutio's mood in Scene 1 is fiery, matching the hot weather.
  • Upon Tybalt's entrance, Mercutio provocatively taunts him, escalating the tension.
  • Tybalt refers to Romeo as a "villain" to provoke him into a duel.
  • In a crucial duel moment, Tybalt kills Mercutio by stabbing him from behind Romeo.

Aftermath of the Duel

  • Benvolio narrates the events surrounding the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt to Prince Escalus.
  • Prince Escalus is infuriated, stating "My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding," since Mercutio is related to him.
  • The consequence of the deaths leads to Romeo's banishment from Verona.

Juliet's Perspective

  • Juliet's soliloquy in Scene 2 contains dramatic irony, as the audience knows happiness will elude her.
  • Initially, Juliet condemns Romeo upon hearing the news but later defends him when the Nurse criticizes him.

Romeo's Banishment

  • Juliet sends the Nurse to retrieve a ring for Romeo, symbolizing her love and connection.
  • Romeo reacts to his banishment with extreme emotion, threatening suicide out of despair.

Nurse's Information

  • The Nurse mistakenly leads Romeo to believe that Juliet has gone mad from Tybalt’s death.
  • Friar Laurence reprimands Romeo, emphasizing gratitude that Juliet is alive and that he himself has not been condemned to death, since Tybalt was the one who died.

Literary Elements

  • Mercutio's quote compares petty quarrels to trivial disputes, demonstrating his sharp wit and criticism of violence, exemplifying Shakespeare's use of blank verse.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

These flashcards cover key details from Act 3, Scenes 1-3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Test your understanding of character moods, actions, and pivotal moments in this dramatic act. Perfect for students preparing for exams or discussions about this classic play.

More Like This

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
10 questions
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Analysis
7 questions

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Analysis

ManeuverableForgetMeNot2590 avatar
ManeuverableForgetMeNot2590
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser