Romeo & Juliet Act 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who begs Mercutio to leave the streets of Verona because the Capulets might also be out on this extremely hot day?

Benvolio

Who comes to the public square looking for a fight with Romeo?

Tybalt

What does Mercutio call Tybalt?

Good King of Cats

How does Tybalt insult Romeo and try to get him to fight him?

By calling him a villain Signup and view all the answers

Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?

Because they are related by marriage Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?

He is angry that Tybalt is insulting Romeo Signup and view all the answers

How is Mercutio killed?

He is stabbed by Tybalt while Romeo intervenes Signup and view all the answers

Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?

To avenge Mercutio's death Signup and view all the answers

Who tells the prince about the murders?

Benvolio Signup and view all the answers

What is Romeo's punishment?

He is banished from Verona Signup and view all the answers

What day is it in Scene 3?

Very late on Monday night Signup and view all the answers

Where did Romeo run to hide after the murder of Tybalt?

Friar Laurence's cell Signup and view all the answers

How does he react to the news that he is banished from Verona?

He would rather die than be banished Signup and view all the answers

Who tells him that the Prince has banished him?

The Friar Signup and view all the answers

What upsets Romeo the most about being banished?

The thought of not seeing Juliet ever again Signup and view all the answers

What reasons does the Friar give Romeo for being happy?

Juliet is alive, he is alive, and he is only banished not killed Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nurse give to Romeo?

Juliet's ring Signup and view all the answers

Where is Romeo to go before daybreak?

Mantua Signup and view all the answers

On what day does Lord Capulet plan for Juliet to be married to Paris?

Thursday Signup and view all the answers

Who is to tell Juliet the 'good news' concerning her future marriage to Paris?

Lady Capulet Signup and view all the answers

On what day does Scene 5 take place?

Tuesday morning Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the lark and the nightingale?

They symbolize the time of night versus early morning Signup and view all the answers

What vision does Juliet have as Romeo is leaving?

She sees Romeo dead in a tomb Signup and view all the answers

Who comes to visit with Juliet early that morning?

Lady Capulet Signup and view all the answers

What news does Lady Capulet give to Juliet?

That her father has consented for her to marry Paris on Thursday Signup and view all the answers

What is Juliet's reaction to the news that Lady Capulet gives her?

She is upset and refuses to marry Paris Signup and view all the answers

Who does Juliet turn to for help when her parents leave?

The Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What advice does the Nurse give Juliet?

To forget Romeo and marry Paris Signup and view all the answers

Why does Juliet tell the Nurse that she is going to see Friar Laurence?

To confess her sins and seek forgiveness Signup and view all the answers

If the Friar cannot furnish a solution for Juliet, what does she have the power to do?

Commit suicide Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Benvolio and Mercutio

Benvolio urges Mercutio to leave the streets, fearing a fight due to the hot weather.
Tybalt seeks a confrontation with Romeo in the public square.

Mercutio's Provocation

Mercutio mocks Tybalt by referring to him as the "Good King of Cats," highlighting Tybalt's arrogance.
Tybalt attempts to provoke Romeo by calling him a villain.

Romeo's Stance

Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt, as he is now related to him through marriage to Juliet.
Mercutio, angered by Tybalt's insults, decides to confront him on Romeo's behalf.

The Fatal Duel

Mercutio is fatally wounded when Romeo inadvertently obstructs his view, allowing Tybalt to stab him.
Seeking vengeance for Mercutio's death, Romeo kills Tybalt, considering it his fight as his friend was insulted.

Consequences of Violence

Benvolio recounts the events of the duel to the Prince, explaining the circumstances.
Romeo is punished with banishment from Verona, facing death if he returns.

Romeo's Despair

Romeo hides in Friar Laurence's cell after Tybalt's death.
He reacts to his banishment with despair, preferring death over separation from Juliet.

Friar Laurence's Counsel

The Friar informs Romeo of his banishment, explaining he won't face execution.
He advises Romeo to find solace in the fact that Juliet is alive, Romeo himself is alive, and he is only banished, not killed.

Juliet's Trials

Juliet's Nurse delivers a ring from her to Romeo, symbolizing their connection.
Lord Capulet plans Juliet's marriage to Paris on Thursday, which leads to Juliet's distress.

Morning After

Scene 5 occurs on Tuesday morning; the significance of the lark and nightingale reflects the urgency of Romeo's departure at dawn.
Juliet envisions Romeo dead in a tomb as he leaves, foreshadowing tragedy.

Lady Capulet's Visit

Lady Capulet informs Juliet about the arranged marriage to Paris, adding to Juliet’s turmoil.
Juliet rebels against her parents for the first time, asserting her refusal to marry Paris.

Seeking Solutions

Turning to the Nurse after her parents leave, Juliet seeks advice regarding her predicament.
The Nurse suggests forgetting Romeo and marrying Paris, which devastates Juliet.

Juliet's Resolve

Juliet claims she is going to see Friar Laurence to confess sins but intends to seek his aid.
She expresses that if the Friar cannot help her, she is willing to take her own life rather than wed Paris.

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