Events
Scene 1
Scenes 2 & 3
Scenes 4 & 5
Variety
100
By the end of Act 4, what event do the Capulet's begin planning for?
Juliet's funeral
100
At the beginning of Act IV, what mood is created?
Awkward; uneasy; tense
100
Why does Juliet tell her father that she will obey him?
Because she knows that she really won't marry Paris. She's just playing along with her father to make him happy, but she has other plans her father isn't aware of.
100
How has the atmosphere in the Capulet household changed during this Act? THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING AFTER JULIET TALKS WITH THE FRIAR AND PRIOR TO RETIRING TO HER BED.
They went from arguing about the wedding to being joyous. Juliet's parents went from wanting to disown her for not marrying Paris to being extremely happy about Juliet's change of heart.
100
Why is Capulet in such a good mood in Scene 4?
Because his daughter will willingly be wed to Paris.
200

If Friar Laurence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?

Stab herself
200
Why is Paris at the Friar's cell?
To discuss his marriage to Juliet.
200
How does Capulet further his controlling characterization when Juliet returns from Friar Laurence's?
He says he glad that Juliet is will to be "rul'd" by him.  "This is as't hould be."
200
What does Capulet mean:

"And with my child my joys are buried."

Because of Juliet's death, Lord Capulet has no reason to be happy with anything.
200
What is Paris' reaction to Juliet's death?
Very selfish. He feels cheated. He isn't concerned at all with Juliet's familiy and their feelings.
300

Why is Friar Reluctant to marry Paris and Juliet?

He does not think they even know each other.

300
The Friar gives Paris two reasons why he cannot perform the ceremony. List one.
1. It is too soon. 2. He does not know the lady's mind.
300
What reason does Juliet give for sending the nurse and her mother away from her bedchamber?
They probably have much to do in order to prepare for the wedding.
300
What is Paris' reaction to Juliet's death AND why is his reaction ironic?
He acts like his whole world is destroyed and this is ironic because he barely even knew Juliet.
300
Why does Paris think it is a good idea to marry Juliet so soon?
Because it will help her get over the loss of Tybalt.
400
What event is described in the form of a soliloquy?
Juliet drinking the potion
400
Juliet lists six things she would rather do than marry Paris. How does this develop her character toward:

      Romeo?

      Paris?

      Lord Capulet?

She is loyal to Romeo; disgusted by Paris; and disobedient to her father.
400
What reason does Lady Capulet give to Juliet for getting to bed early that night.
She must get her rest for her big day
400
Describe the change in the Capulets from the end of this Act from the end of Act 3.
Her parents who were raging mad at her the previous day for not wanting to marry Paris and were ready to disown her are now overwhelmed with grief over their daughter's death. Preparations for a wedding have now changed to preparations for a funeral.
400
The Capulets are aware that Paris has arrived for the wedding. How do they know he has arrived?
They could hear his escort of musicians approaching.
500
What event changes Lord Capulet's attitude toward his daughter?
When Juliet asks for his forgiveness for disobeying him.
500
How will Romeo know when to come home to Verona?
Friar Laurence will send his messenger to Romeo.
500
During her soliloquy in scene three, Juliet discusses her concerns about taking the poition. What is one of the three concerns?
1. What if it doesn't work? 2. What if it is a poison meant to kill her? 3. What if she wakes up too soon? 4. What if she sees bloody Tybalt? 5. What if she goes insane?
500

What effect is created through the personification of death?

Death becomes more powerful life to Lord Capulet

500
How will Romeo learn of Juliet and the Friar's plan?
The Friar will send someone to inform Romeo.
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