Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
12 Questions
3 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 the Prince's doom according to Friar Lawrence?

Body's banishment

How does Romeo react to the news of his banishment?

He prefers death over banishment

What does Romeo believe world's exile is, according to him?

Death

How does Friar Lawrence describe the Prince's decision as opposed to the law?

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

In what way does Romeo perceive the Prince's decision?

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

What does Romeo accuse the Prince of doing after the judgment of banishment?

<p>Turning 'death' to 'banishment'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Romeo compare himself to in terms of being able to see Juliet?

<p>carrion flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo say would be a more bearable fate than his banishment?

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

What does Friar Lawrence offer Romeo to comfort him during his banishment?

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

What does Romeo reject as a solution to his suffering?

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

What does Romeo believe wise men lack?

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

Who arrives to seek Friar Lawrence's help regarding Romeo and Juliet?

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

Study Notes

Friar Lawrence's Cell

  • Friar Lawrence calls Romeo, telling him he is afflicted with calamity and wedded to sorrow.
  • Romeo asks about the Prince's doom, fearing the worst.

Romeo's Banishment

  • Friar Lawrence reveals that the Prince's judgement is not death, but banishment from Verona.
  • Romeo reacts with horror, saying banishment is worse than death, as it separates him from Juliet.

Romeo's Emotional Response

  • Romeo sees banishment as a form of torture, as it keeps him from Juliet and makes him unworthy of her.
  • He feels Heaven is where Juliet lives, and even insects are freer than he is.

Friar Lawrence's Comfort

  • Friar Lawrence tries to offer Romeo comfort, saying the Prince's mercy has spared his life.
  • Romeo rejects this, feeling that banishment is a cruel fate.

The Arrival of the Nurse

  • The Nurse arrives, knocking at Friar Lawrence's door, with a message from Lady Juliet.
  • Friar Lawrence lets her in, and the Nurse asks about Romeo's whereabouts.

Studying That Suits You

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

Quiz Team

Description

Test your knowledge of Act 3 Scene 3 from Romeo and Juliet where Friar Lawrence delivers news to Romeo about the Prince's doom. See how well you remember the key dialogues between Romeo and Friar Lawrence in this crucial scene.

More Like This

Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Overview
27 questions
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Analysis
7 questions

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Analysis

ManeuverableForgetMeNot2590 avatar
ManeuverableForgetMeNot2590
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser