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Why is Friar Lawrence hesitant to marry Paris to Juliet?
Why is Friar Lawrence hesitant to marry Paris to Juliet?
- He believes Paris is not a suitable match for Juliet.
- He is concerned about Lord Capulet's intentions.
- He has foreseen a tragic outcome for this marriage.
- He knows Juliet is already married to Romeo. (correct)
Paris explains that the marriage plans are rushed due to Juliet's desire to quickly marry.
Paris explains that the marriage plans are rushed due to Juliet's desire to quickly marry.
False (B)
What makes the conversation between Juliet and Paris ironic?
What makes the conversation between Juliet and Paris ironic?
Juliet is already married to Romeo.
Juliet threatens to _______ if Friar Lawrence cannot offer a solution.
Juliet threatens to _______ if Friar Lawrence cannot offer a solution.
Match the following reasons with the character who holds that belief:
Match the following reasons with the character who holds that belief:
What is the main reason Friar Lawrence anticipates Juliet will agree to his plan?
What is the main reason Friar Lawrence anticipates Juliet will agree to his plan?
List four key steps of Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet.
List four key steps of Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet.
Juliet's display of obedience and willingness to marry Paris pleases her mother, but not her father.
Juliet's display of obedience and willingness to marry Paris pleases her mother, but not her father.
How does Capulet's alteration of the wedding plans create tension?
How does Capulet's alteration of the wedding plans create tension?
In Act IV Scene 3, how does Juliet demonstrate her newfound maturity and independence?
In Act IV Scene 3, how does Juliet demonstrate her newfound maturity and independence?
If the potion fails to work, Juliet plans to use a _______ to kill herself.
If the potion fails to work, Juliet plans to use a _______ to kill herself.
Juliet worries about pleasant scents awaiting her in the vault.
Juliet worries about pleasant scents awaiting her in the vault.
Scene 4 primarily depicts which event?
Scene 4 primarily depicts which event?
Provide an example of imagery Shakespeare uses to describe Juliet's 'death'.
Provide an example of imagery Shakespeare uses to describe Juliet's 'death'.
Friar Lawrence comforts the Capulet family by claiming _______ is better because they have Juliet.
Friar Lawrence comforts the Capulet family by claiming _______ is better because they have Juliet.
The Capulets are now preparing for Juliet's Wedding.
The Capulets are now preparing for Juliet's Wedding.
Why would the Friar face consequences if he tells Paris that Juliet is already married?
Why would the Friar face consequences if he tells Paris that Juliet is already married?
How does Juliet respond to Paris when they meet at Friar Lawrence's cell?
How does Juliet respond to Paris when they meet at Friar Lawrence's cell?
Capulet believes _______ caused Juliet to commit suicide.
Capulet believes _______ caused Juliet to commit suicide.
Match the character to their quote:
Match the character to their quote:
Which of the following is NOT a part of Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet?
Which of the following is NOT a part of Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet?
Capulet initially welcomes Paris as a suitor for Juliet, but later becomes hesitant due to Tybalt's death.
Capulet initially welcomes Paris as a suitor for Juliet, but later becomes hesitant due to Tybalt's death.
What specific emotion does Juliet express when she's alone in her room before taking the potion?
What specific emotion does Juliet express when she's alone in her room before taking the potion?
Friar Lawrence intends to send a _______ to Romeo, explaining Juliet's situation.
Friar Lawrence intends to send a _______ to Romeo, explaining Juliet's situation.
Match the character from Act 4 to a central conflict they face:
Match the character from Act 4 to a central conflict they face:
How does Juliet deceive her parents to ensure she can carry out Friar Lawrence's plan?
How does Juliet deceive her parents to ensure she can carry out Friar Lawrence's plan?
The nurse is aware of Juliet's plan to fake her death and escape with Romeo.
The nurse is aware of Juliet's plan to fake her death and escape with Romeo.
What are some of the potential negative outcomes about the Friar's plan that Juliet considers?
What are some of the potential negative outcomes about the Friar's plan that Juliet considers?
Juliet places a _______ next to her as she prepares to drink the potion.
Juliet places a _______ next to her as she prepares to drink the potion.
Match the following characters with their reaction to Juliet's apparent death:
Match the following characters with their reaction to Juliet's apparent death:
What does Friar Lawrence advise the Capulets to do with their grief?
What does Friar Lawrence advise the Capulets to do with their grief?
Romeo receives the letter from Friar Lawrence detailing the plan before hearing of Juliet's death.
Romeo receives the letter from Friar Lawrence detailing the plan before hearing of Juliet's death.
What is Juliet's main motivation for agreeing to Friar Lawrence's dangerous plan?
What is Juliet's main motivation for agreeing to Friar Lawrence's dangerous plan?
Capulet declares that all things intended for the wedding will now serve for Juliet's _______.
Capulet declares that all things intended for the wedding will now serve for Juliet's _______.
Match the following events with their significance in Act 4:
Match the following events with their significance in Act 4:
How does the dramatic irony in Act 4 impact the audience's experience?
How does the dramatic irony in Act 4 impact the audience's experience?
Throughout Act 4, Friar Lawrence remains entirely confident that his plan will succeed without any complications.
Throughout Act 4, Friar Lawrence remains entirely confident that his plan will succeed without any complications.
Who first discovers Juliet's 'death' in Act 4?
Who first discovers Juliet's 'death' in Act 4?
Paris believes Juliet is grieving over the death of _______, which explains her apparent sadness.
Paris believes Juliet is grieving over the death of _______, which explains her apparent sadness.
Match the characters with their primary role/action in Act 4:
Match the characters with their primary role/action in Act 4:
Why is Friar Lawrence initially hesitant to marry Paris to Juliet?
Why is Friar Lawrence initially hesitant to marry Paris to Juliet?
According to Paris, what motivates the swift arrangement of his marriage to Juliet?
According to Paris, what motivates the swift arrangement of his marriage to Juliet?
The conversation between Juliet and Paris is directly honest and transparent, with both expressing their true feelings.
The conversation between Juliet and Paris is directly honest and transparent, with both expressing their true feelings.
Juliet declares that if Friar Lawrence cannot offer a solution, she will resort to ______.
Juliet declares that if Friar Lawrence cannot offer a solution, she will resort to ______.
What leads Friar Lawrence to believe that Juliet will be receptive to his elaborate plan?
What leads Friar Lawrence to believe that Juliet will be receptive to his elaborate plan?
Outline the key steps of Friar Lawrence's plan to help Juliet escape her predicament.
Outline the key steps of Friar Lawrence's plan to help Juliet escape her predicament.
Juliet's expression of remorse and willingness to marry Paris genuinely pleases her father.
Juliet's expression of remorse and willingness to marry Paris genuinely pleases her father.
How does Capulet's alteration of the wedding plans complicate Friar Lawrence's scheme?
How does Capulet's alteration of the wedding plans complicate Friar Lawrence's scheme?
In Scene 3, how does Juliet's behavior reflect her growing maturity and independence?
In Scene 3, how does Juliet's behavior reflect her growing maturity and independence?
If the potion fails to produce the desired effect, Juliet intends to patiently await her fate.
If the potion fails to produce the desired effect, Juliet intends to patiently await her fate.
Juliet fears that she will awaken in the tomb surrounded by ______ and ______.
Juliet fears that she will awaken in the tomb surrounded by ______ and ______.
What activities primarily characterize the events unfolding in Scene 4?
What activities primarily characterize the events unfolding in Scene 4?
Cite examples of the vivid imagery Shakespeare employs to depict Juliet's supposed death.
Cite examples of the vivid imagery Shakespeare employs to depict Juliet's supposed death.
Friar Lawrence suggests that Juliet's death is a tragedy with no possible redeeming qualities.
Friar Lawrence suggests that Juliet's death is a tragedy with no possible redeeming qualities.
The Capulet family's focus shifts from wedding preparations to arrangements for ______.
The Capulet family's focus shifts from wedding preparations to arrangements for ______.
What motivates Friar Lawrence's hesitation to inform Paris about Juliet's existing marriage?
What motivates Friar Lawrence's hesitation to inform Paris about Juliet's existing marriage?
How would you characterize Juliet's interactions with Paris in Act 4, and is Paris aware of her true affections?
How would you characterize Juliet's interactions with Paris in Act 4, and is Paris aware of her true affections?
Capulet believes that Juliet's death was caused by joyfullness.
Capulet believes that Juliet's death was caused by joyfullness.
Match the character with their associated action in Act 4:
Match the character with their associated action in Act 4:
Why is it significant that Juliet insists on being alone before taking the potion?
Why is it significant that Juliet insists on being alone before taking the potion?
What specific doubts and worries plague Juliet as she prepares to drink the potion?
What specific doubts and worries plague Juliet as she prepares to drink the potion?
The Nurse is fully aware of Juliet's plan to fake her death.
The Nurse is fully aware of Juliet's plan to fake her death.
When the Nurse discovers Juliet's 'death,' her initial reaction is one of utter ______.
When the Nurse discovers Juliet's 'death,' her initial reaction is one of utter ______.
How does Friar Lawrence attempt to console the Capulet family after discovering Juliet's 'death'?
How does Friar Lawrence attempt to console the Capulet family after discovering Juliet's 'death'?
What is the primary emotion displayed by Lord Capulet upon finding Juliet 'dead'?
What is the primary emotion displayed by Lord Capulet upon finding Juliet 'dead'?
The wedding feast is transformed into a celebratory dance in honor of Juliet's life.
The wedding feast is transformed into a celebratory dance in honor of Juliet's life.
The instruments intended for the wedding festivities are now used for a ______ procession.
The instruments intended for the wedding festivities are now used for a ______ procession.
What potential risks does Friar Lawrence fail to fully account for when devising his plan?
What potential risks does Friar Lawrence fail to fully account for when devising his plan?
What is your interpretation of Juliet's overall state of mind in Act 4? Provide evidence to support your answer.
What is your interpretation of Juliet's overall state of mind in Act 4? Provide evidence to support your answer.
Paris displays genuine affection and understanding towards Juliet in Act 4.
Paris displays genuine affection and understanding towards Juliet in Act 4.
Friar Lawrence's plan hinges on the successful delivery of a ______ to Romeo.
Friar Lawrence's plan hinges on the successful delivery of a ______ to Romeo.
Match the item with its significance in Act 4
Match the item with its significance in Act 4
Which of the following best describes the central theme explored in Act 4?
Which of the following best describes the central theme explored in Act 4?
Explain the dramatic irony present in the Capulet family's mourning over Juliet's 'death'.
Explain the dramatic irony present in the Capulet family's mourning over Juliet's 'death'.
Act 4 concludes with a renewed sense of hope and optimism for the future of the Montague and Capulet families.
Act 4 concludes with a renewed sense of hope and optimism for the future of the Montague and Capulet families.
Capulet says his 'joys' have been buried with his daughter, suggesting emotional ______.
Capulet says his 'joys' have been buried with his daughter, suggesting emotional ______.
Match each character's reaction to Juliet's 'death':
Match each character's reaction to Juliet's 'death':
The changing of the wedding day impacts Friar Lawerence's plan in what way?
The changing of the wedding day impacts Friar Lawerence's plan in what way?
What action does Juliet do which shows increasing individual agency?
What action does Juliet do which shows increasing individual agency?
Juliet is completely confident that the plan will work with no errors.
Juliet is completely confident that the plan will work with no errors.
Juliet worries she will awake and be surrounded by
Juliet worries she will awake and be surrounded by
Paris explains the haste of the marriage plans by stating that it will ease Tybalt's death has everyone in grief.
Paris explains the haste of the marriage plans by stating that it will ease Tybalt's death has everyone in grief.
If Friar Lawrence is unable to help her, Juliet threatens to ______.
If Friar Lawrence is unable to help her, Juliet threatens to ______.
Why does Friar Lawrence believe that Juliet will accept his plan involving the potion?
Why does Friar Lawrence believe that Juliet will accept his plan involving the potion?
Briefly describe the key steps of Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet.
Briefly describe the key steps of Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet.
Juliet makes her father happy by saying she is still grieving over Tybalt's death and wishes to postpone the wedding.
Juliet makes her father happy by saying she is still grieving over Tybalt's death and wishes to postpone the wedding.
How does Capulet's alteration of the wedding plans impact the Friar's strategy?
How does Capulet's alteration of the wedding plans impact the Friar's strategy?
How does Juliet demonstrate increased maturity and independence in Act 4, Scene 3?
How does Juliet demonstrate increased maturity and independence in Act 4, Scene 3?
If the potion fails to work, Juliet plans to run away and become a nun.
If the potion fails to work, Juliet plans to run away and become a nun.
What are Juliet's fears regarding the potion before she drinks it?
What are Juliet's fears regarding the potion before she drinks it?
Scene 4 depicts the Capulet household as they are actively ______ for the wedding.
Scene 4 depicts the Capulet household as they are actively ______ for the wedding.
Provide some examples of the imagery Shakespeare uses to describe Juliet's 'death'.
Provide some examples of the imagery Shakespeare uses to describe Juliet's 'death'.
What statement does Friar Lawrence make to comfort the Capulet family upon discovering Juliet's 'death'?
What statement does Friar Lawrence make to comfort the Capulet family upon discovering Juliet's 'death'?
The Capulets are now preparing for a grand feast to celebrate Juliet and Paris's wedding.
The Capulets are now preparing for a grand feast to celebrate Juliet and Paris's wedding.
What is the primary reason the Friar avoids telling Paris that Juliet is already married?
What is the primary reason the Friar avoids telling Paris that Juliet is already married?
Describe Juliet's demeanor and dialogue with Paris; is he aware of her true feelings?
Describe Juliet's demeanor and dialogue with Paris; is he aware of her true feelings?
Juliet's parents think she killed herself.
Juliet's parents think she killed herself.
Match the character to a description of their emotional state in Act 4:
Match the character to a description of their emotional state in Act 4:
When Juliet asks Friar Lawrence for help, he proposes a plan involving a ______ to fake her death.
When Juliet asks Friar Lawrence for help, he proposes a plan involving a ______ to fake her death.
Flashcards
Why Friar Reluctant?
Why Friar Reluctant?
Friar Lawrence is reluctant because Juliet is already married to Romeo, making a marriage to Paris bigamy.
Paris' Explanation
Paris' Explanation
Paris explains the haste by saying that Tybalt's death has cast a shadow of grief over everyone, and a wedding will lighten the mood.
Ironic Conversation
Ironic Conversation
Juliet is already married to Romeo. Paris is unaware of this, making his romantic overtures unintentionally ironic.
Juliet's Threat
Juliet's Threat
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Why Juliet Accepts
Why Juliet Accepts
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Friar's Plan
Friar's Plan
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Juliet's Apology
Juliet's Apology
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Wedding Date Change
Wedding Date Change
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Juliet's Maturity
Juliet's Maturity
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Potion Fails?
Potion Fails?
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Juliet's Fears
Juliet's Fears
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Scene 4 Action
Scene 4 Action
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Describing Death
Describing Death
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Friar's Comfort
Friar's Comfort
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Change of Plans
Change of Plans
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Friar's Secret
Friar's Secret
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Juliet's Response
Juliet's Response
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Capulet's Belief
Capulet's Belief
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Study Notes
- Study notes on Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet, in question and answer format
Reluctance to Marry
- Friar Lawrence doesn't want to marry Paris and Juliet because Juliet is already married to Romeo.
Hasty Marriage Plans
- Paris explains that the haste of the marriage plans is due to Tybalt's death causing grief.
Irony
- The conversation between Juliet and Paris is ironic because she is already a wife.
Juliet's Threat
- If Friar Lawrence cannot help her, Juliet threatens to kill herself.
Juliet's Acceptance
- Friar Lawrence believes Juliet will accept her plan because she doesn't want to marry Paris.
Friar's Plan
- Juliet should go home and agree to marry Paris.
- She must make sure she's alone.
- Drink a potion.
- Sleep for 42 hours.
- A letter will be sent to Romeo.
- Romeo and the Friar will be there when she wakes.
- Go to Mantua.
Juliet's Happy Father
- Juliet says she is sorry and will marry Paris, which makes her father happy.
Changed Wedding Plans
- Capulet moves the wedding up a day, meaning the letter might not reach Romeo in time.
Maturity and Independence
- Juliet demonstrates maturity by starting to do things on her own and taking control of her own life.
Potion Failure
- If the potion does not work, Juliet will kill herself with a dagger she lays beside her.
Fears about the Potion
- Juliet worries about no air in the vault and loathsome smells.
Scene 4
- Preparations for the wedding are happening.
Imagery of Juliet's "Death"
- Shakespeare uses imagery such as "blood is settled," "joints are stiff," and "life and lips are separated" to describe Juliet's "death."
Comfort
- Friar Lawrence says heaven is better because they have Juliet, to comfort the Capulet family.
Event Preparation
- The Capulets are now preparing for Juliet's funeral.
Friar's Hesitation
- The Friar won't tell Paris that Juliet is already married because he could get in a lot of trouble.
Juliet's Response to Paris
- Juliet responds to Paris with irony and is distant, because she is saying that she doesn't love Paris, and Paris is unaware of her true feelings.
Capulet's Belief
- Capulet believes Juliet committed suicide because she was distressed, uncomfortable, sad because of Tybalt, and depressed.
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