Romeo and Juliet: Act 4 Questions
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Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet?

Juliet is already married to Romeo.

How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans?

Tybalt's death has everyone in grief.

What is ironic about the conversation between Juliet and Paris?

She is already a wife.

If Friar Lawrence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?

<p>Kill herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Friar Lawrence think that Juliet will accept her plan?

<p>She doesn't want to marry Paris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Friar's plan for Juliet. (Seven Parts)

<p>-Go home and agree to marry Paris. -Make sure she's alone. -drink potion -sleep for 42 hours. -letter will be sent to Romeo. -Romeo and Friar will be there when she wakes. -Go to Mantua.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?

<p>She's sorry and she will marry Paris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Capulet change the wedding plans and what implication does this have?

<p>He moves it up a day. The letter won't get to Romeo in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in Scene 3?

<p>She's starting to do things on her own and has taken control of her own life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the potion does not work, what will Juliet do?

<p>She'll kill herself with a dagger that she lays beside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the fears Juliet has about the potion?

<p>No air in vault. Loathsome smells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is happening in Scene 4?

<p>They're getting ready for the wedding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the imagery Shakespeare uses in describing Juliet's 'death'?

<p>-blood is settled -joints are stiff -Life and lips are separated</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Friar Lawrence say to comfort the Capulet Family?

<p>Heaven is better because they have Juliet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event are the Capulets now preparing for?

<p>Juliet's funeral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why won't the Friar tell Paris Juliet is already married?

<p>He could get in a lot of trouble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Juliet's response to Paris? Is Paris aware of her true feelings for him?

<p>She is being very ironic and distant because she is saying that she doesn't love Paris. No.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Capulet believe caused Juliet to commit suicide?

<p>Distressed, uncomfortable, she's sad because of Tybalt, depressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Friar's Hesitation

Friar Lawrence is reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet because she is already married to Romeo.

Paris's Reason for Urgency

Paris thinks the quick wedding is needed because the family is grieving after Tybalt's death.

Ironic Conversation

Juliet talks to Paris as if they are courting, even though she is already married to Romeo.

Juliet's Threat

Juliet threatens to kill herself if Friar Lawrence can't help her avoid marrying Paris.

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Friar's Trust in Juliet

Friar Lawrence believes Juliet will agree to his plan because she doesn't want to marry Paris.

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Friar's Plan: Part 1

Friar's plan for Juliet: she must go home, agree to marry Paris, and ensure she's alone.

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Friar's Plan: Part 2

Friar's plan for Juliet: she must drink a potion, sleep for 42 hours, and a letter will be sent to Romeo.

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Friar's Plan: Conclusion

Friar's plan for Juliet: Romeo and Friar will be there when she wakes up, and she will go to Mantua after the plan succeeds.

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Juliet's False Promise

Juliet pretends she will marry Paris, deceiving her father and making him happy.

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Wedding Date Change

Capulet moves the wedding a day earlier, which makes it harder for Friar Lawrence's letter to reach Romeo on time.

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Juliet's Independence

Juliet takes control of her own fate, making her own decisions, showing she has matured and is independent.

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Juliet's Backup Plan

If the potion fails, Juliet plans to kill herself with a dagger.

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Juliet's Potion Fears

Juliet worries the potion will cause horrible experiences, like bad smells and darkness in the vault.

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Scene 4 Preparations

In Scene 4, the family is busy getting ready for the wedding, filled with anticipation.

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Juliet's Death Imagery

Shakespeare uses strong imagery to describe Juliet as lifeless, with blood settled, stiff joints, and separated life and lips.

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Friar's Comfort to Capulets

Friar Lawrence helps the Capulet family by saying heaven is better off with Juliet there.

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Funeral Instead of Wedding

Instead of getting ready for a wedding, the Capulets are now preparing for Juliet's funeral.

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Friar's Silence

Friar Lawrence doesn't tell Paris about Juliet's marriage to Romeo because he knows it could create trouble.

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Juliet's True Feelings

Juliet's responses to Paris are distant and ironic, she doesn't love him and he's unaware of her true feelings.

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Capulet's Misunderstanding

Capulet believes Juliet killed herself because of the grief over Tybalt's death, but doesn't understand her true motives.

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Study Notes

Friar Lawrence's Reluctance

  • Friar Lawrence is hesitant to marry Paris to Juliet because she is already married to Romeo.

Paris and the Marriage Plans

  • Paris attributes the urgency of the marriage to the family grief following Tybalt's death.

Ironic Conversation

  • Juliet and Paris's conversation is ironic since Juliet is already a wife, yet she pretends to engage in courtship.

Juliet's Desperation

  • Juliet threatens to kill herself if Friar Lawrence cannot devise a solution to her predicament.

Friar's Confidence in Juliet

  • Friar Lawrence believes Juliet will accept his plan because she is unwilling to marry Paris.

Friar's Plan for Juliet

  • Go home and agree to marry Paris
  • Ensure Juliet is alone
  • Drink the potion
  • Sleep for 42 hours
  • A letter will be sent to Romeo
  • Romeo and Friar will be there when she awakens
  • Go to Mantua after the plan succeeds

Juliet's Deception

  • Juliet falsely claims she will marry Paris, which brings joy to her father.

Adjusted Wedding Plans

  • Capulet moves the wedding date up by a day, jeopardizing the delivery of Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo.

Juliet's Independence

  • In Scene 3, Juliet displays maturity and independence by taking control of her fate, making her own decisions.

Juliet's Contingency Plan

  • If the potion fails, Juliet plans to end her life using a dagger.

Fears Surrounding the Potion

  • Juliet fears the potion will lead to horrible experiences, like loathsome smells and total darkness in the vault.

Scene 4 Activities

  • In Scene 4, the family is preparing for the imminent wedding, filled with anticipation.

Imagery of Juliet's Death

  • Shakespeare employs vivid imagery, describing Juliet as lifeless, with "blood settled," "joints stiff," and "life and lips separated."

Comforting the Capulet Family

  • Friar Lawrence comforts the Capulet family by suggesting that heaven is a better place with Juliet present.

Preparation for Juliet's Funeral

  • The Capulets are now preparing for Juliet's funeral instead of a wedding.

Friar's Prudence

  • Friar Lawrence refrains from telling Paris about Juliet's marriage to Romeo due to the potential trouble it could cause him.

Juliet's True Feelings

  • Juliet's response to Paris is distant and ironic; she does not love him, and Paris is unaware of her true emotions.

Capulet's Misconception

  • Capulet believes that Juliet's suicide is a consequence of her distress over Tybalt's death, misinterpreting her actions.

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