Questions and Answers
What does Friar Lawrence give Juliet in Act 4; Scene 1?
What does Capulet do when Juliet pretends to have learned obedience in Act 4; Scene 2?
He moves the wedding up to the next day.
What is Juliet's fear before she drinks the potion in Act 4; Scene 3?
Awaking in the family's burial vault.
In Act 4; Scene 4, the Capulets stay up all night preparing for the wedding.
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What is the Nurse's reaction when she finds Juliet in Act 4; Scene 5?
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Study Notes
Act 4; Scene 1
- Paris discusses the upcoming wedding with Friar Lawrence.
- Juliet arrives and expresses despair, threatening suicide if she cannot avoid marrying Paris.
- Friar Lawrence provides a potion that simulates death, assuring Juliet that Romeo will be there when she awakens.
Act 4; Scene 2
- Capulet enthusiastically organizes the wedding preparations.
- Juliet returns from meeting Friar Lawrence and pretends to comply with her father's wishes.
- Capulet is so pleased he moves the wedding date up to the next day, sharing the news with Paris.
Act 4; Scene 3
- Juliet dismisses the Nurse for the night to face her fears alone.
- Overwhelmed by thoughts of waking in the family tomb, she ultimately decides to drink the potion given by Friar Lawrence.
Act 4; Scene 4
- The Capulet household remains active through the night to finalize wedding arrangements.
- Capulet hears Paris arriving with musicians and instructs the Nurse to wake Juliet.
Act 4; Scene 5
- The Nurse discovers Juliet seemingly dead from the potion and announces her death.
- Juliet's parents and Paris grieve deeply over her supposed demise.
- Friar Lawrence intervenes to organize the funeral, while a lighthearted exchange occurs between Capulet's servant and Paris's musicians.
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This set of flashcards provides summaries for Act 4 scenes from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Each card offers a brief overview of key events, enabling students to grasp the plot and character developments leading up to the climax of the tragedy. Perfect for review sessions or enhancing understanding of the play.
