Romeo
When Romeo learns that Juliet is dead, what does he plan to do?
Buy a potion to take to Juliet's grave and drink/die with her
How does Juliet feel about the idea of marrying Paris?
She is incredibly upset and would rather die than marry Paris
Who finds Juliet after her "death" in Act 4?
The nurse
Which character brings Romeo the news that Juliet is "dead"?
Balthasar
Who does Romeo kill when he gets to Juliet's tomb?
She will kill herself
What is the plan that Friar Laurence has for Juliet?
Juliet will take a potion that will make her seem dead for two days, Friar Laurence will send word to Romeo, and then he will come and Romeo and Juliet will go to Mantua together
What is the family's reaction to Juliet's death?
They are very upset and are claiming it to be the worst day of their lives
Why does the Apothecary end up giving Romeo the potion?
Even though they don't morally want to, they are very poor and need money
In Act 5, Scene 3, Balthasar has a letter that Romeo wrote, who did he write this letter to?
If the potion does not work, what does Juliet keep with her as a backup plan?
Her dagger
Friar Laurence tells the story of Romeo and Juliet to the Prince, how does this story get confirmed?
Balthasar has a letter written by Romeo that tells the story
After it seems like Juliet's feelings towards marriage have changed, what does Capulet do?
Moves up the wedding between Paris and Juliet a day
Which character was not able to bring Romeo the letter because he was quarantined due to the plague?
Friar John
When Romeo first sees Juliet in the tomb, how does he describe her?
As beautiful as she was when she was alive, even though she's dead (or so he believes)
Before using her dagger, how does Juliet try to kill herself?
She wants to drink the same potion as Romeo/tried to drink it off his lips
After Romeo's death, what does Friar Laurence want Juliet to do?
Why does Capulet want Juliet to marry Paris?
Because he thinks that she will be stop grieving Tybalt if she marries Paris OR because Paris is wealthy/powerful
Why does Paris go to Juliet's grave?
To lay flowers on her grave/grieve her
What is Romeo's dream that he details in Act 5, Scene 1?
He had a dream that he was dead and Juliet kissed him and he came back to life.
List three fears that Juliet expresses before she takes the potion
1. That the poison is real
2. That she will be buried alive
3. That it won't work at all
4. That the timing won't work out
What does Capulet vow to do to end the feud?
Stop fighting with Capulet and build a statue in Romeo's honor to go with the one Montague is building for Juliet
Which character is mentioned to have died because of grief in Act 5, Scene 3?
Lady Montague