Act IV Scene 1
He is visiting Friar Lawrence at the beginning of Scene I.
Who is Paris?
Why does Capulet call his daughter "headstrong"?
She is stubborn and strong willed.
Who takes charge of the preparations for the wedding feast?
Lord Capulet
What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?
Juliet is dead.
What does Juliet discover upon her awakening?
Romeo is dead.
What is a vial or potion?
What good news does Juliet bring Capulet in this scene?
She has confessed her disobedience, asked forgiveness, and agrees to marry Paris.
What are the customs for the bridegroom.
2. Pick up his bride and take her to church
How much does Romeo pay the apothecary for a dram of poison?
40 ducats
What does Juliet do after her discovery? How?
She commits suicide with Romeo's dagger.
What are three side effects of the "help" that Friar Lawrence provides Juliet?
veins cold unable to move
no pulse stiff and dark
no warmth will last 42 hours
no breath
no rosy/cheeks
To pray
Who finds Juliet?
The nurse
What caused the delay of Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo?
A plague in the city; Friar John could not pass to Mantua
How does the sight of death affect Lady Capulet?
1. He and Juliet are to be married on Thursday.
2. Juliet is so grieved over Tybalt's death-the wedding will make her feel better.
Why does Juliet really want to be alone?
She wants to drink the potion without interruption.
According to Lord Capulet, who is now his son-in-law?
Death
Where does Friar Lawrence plan to go at the end of Scene II?
The Capulet tomb
What happened to Romeo's mother?
She died grieving over Romeo's banishment.
How will Romeo know the plan?
The Friar will send a man with a letter to Mantua.
List at least 3 feelings or ideas Juliet mentions in her soliloquy before drinking the potion.
1. It might not work.
2. It might be poison.
3. She might suffocate.
4. Ghosts
5. She might go crazy if she wakes along in the tomb.
Why does Juliet's family say she died?
The heavens are angry because of the long-lasting fued.
Who has come to Juliet's tomb at the beginning of Scene III?
Paris
What does each family promise to do as a reminder?
The promise to each erect gold statues of Romeo and Juliet.