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Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet?
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?
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?
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?
If Friar Lawrence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?
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Why does Friar Lawrence think that Juliet will accept her plan?
Why does Friar Lawrence think that Juliet will accept her plan?
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Describe the Friar's plan for Juliet. (Seven Parts)
Describe the Friar's plan for Juliet. (Seven Parts)
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What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
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How does Capulet change the wedding plans and what implication does this have?
How does Capulet change the wedding plans and what implication does this have?
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How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in Scene 3?
How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in Scene 3?
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If the potion does not work, what will Juliet do?
If the potion does not work, what will Juliet do?
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What are some of the fears Juliet has about the potion?
What are some of the fears Juliet has about the potion?
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What is happening in Scene 4?
What is happening in Scene 4?
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Describe the imagery Shakespeare uses in describing Juliet's 'death'?
Describe the imagery Shakespeare uses in describing Juliet's 'death'?
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What does Friar Lawrence say to comfort the Capulet Family?
What does Friar Lawrence say to comfort the Capulet Family?
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What event are the Capulets now preparing for?
What event are the Capulets now preparing for?
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Why won't the Friar tell Paris Juliet is already married?
Why won't the Friar tell Paris Juliet is already married?
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What is Juliet's response to Paris? Is Paris aware of her true feelings for him?
What is Juliet's response to Paris? Is Paris aware of her true feelings for him?
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What does Capulet believe caused Juliet to commit suicide?
What does Capulet believe caused Juliet to commit suicide?
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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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