Plot Points
Who pressures Juliet to marry Paris?
Lord Capulet (Her Father)
Who threatens Juliet if she refuses marriage?
Lord Capulet
'Give me, give me! O, tell not me of fear!' — Who says this?
Juliet
What theme is shown through deception?
Appearance vs. reality
Why does Juliet seek Friar?
She wants to avoid marrying Paris
Who gives Juliet the potion?
Friar Laurence
Who comforts Juliet before she drinks the potion?
The Nurse
What fear does Juliet express before drinking?
Waking in the tomb
What theme is shown by Juliet’s decision?
Desperation
Why does she fake her death?
To avoid forced marriage
What does the potion do?
Makes her appear dead
Who believes Juliet is truly dead?
Her family/Paris/Everyone
Who does Juliet imagine seeing before drinking the potion?
Tybalt’s ghost
How does fate seem unavoidable?
Risky plan
What happens because the wedding is moved up?
Plan must happen quickly
How long will she appear dead?
42 hours
Who creates the risky plan?
Friar Laurence
'Death lies on her like an untimely frost.' — Who says this?
Lord Capulet
What theme is shown through parental control?
Authority vs. independence
Why does the family believe she is dead?
Potion effect
Who discovers Juliet 'dead'?
The Nurse
Who shows desperation in Act 4?
Juliet
What mood dominates Act 4?
Suspense
How does suspense build toward tragedy?
Audience knows plan could fail
What dangerous risk is created by the plan?
Message must reach Romeo