Act 4
Juliet threatens this if Friar Lawrence cannot help her be with Romeo
Suicide
the plague
Juliet's non-Romeo suitor
Paris
an extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet
Juliet
These two characters share a kiss in Act 4's opening scene
Juliet and Paris
Paris's final wish
to be placed beside Juliet
Romeo's cousin
Benvolio
A direct or indirect reference to a significant person or event that the audience should be familiar with
allusion
But, soft, what light through yonder window breaks? / It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Romeo
Capulet's decision to do this severely complicates Lawrence and Juliet's plan
Move the wedding to Wednesday
not leaving enough poison for her
Romeo's best friend, relative of the Prince
Mercutio
A statement that appears contradictory but often reveals a deeper truth
paradox
For this alliance may so happy prove, /
To turn your households' rancor to pure love.
Friar Lawrence
Romeo is stuck in this city throughout Act 4
Mantua
This character explains the cause of the tragic events at the end of the play
Friar Lawrence
Apothecary
A lengthy speech given by one actor without any breaks
monologue
Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! / I tell thee what: get thee to church o'Thursday, /
Or never after look me in the face.
Lord Capulet
Juliet has a vision of this before drinking the sleeping potion
Tybalt's ghost
Character who dies off stage in Act 5
Lady Montague
The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head . . . For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo