How has the atomosphere 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.
Why is Capulet in such a good mood in Scene 4?
Because his daughter will willingly be wed to Paris.
Why doesn't the nurse know that Juliet is "dead"?
Because curtains are blocking her from viewing Juliet clearly.
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.
The Nurse
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.
How does Juliet get her mother and the Nurse to leave her room?
She tells the her mother to leave her because her mother has so much to do to prepare for the wedding tomorrow. She tells the nurse to go help her mother with the preparations. She also tells the nurse that she must pray through the night for God to forgive her of her selfish, sinful ways.
Describe how the Capulets have changed in the final scene of this Act?
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.
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.
What charcaters give comic relief?
During her soliloquy in scene three, Juliet discusses her concerns about taking the potion. 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?
Why does the Friar tell the Capulets they should rejoice in Juliet's death?
Because she is blessed in heaven. Act IV scene v Line 76. Also because she died young and beautiful.
How will Romeo learn of Juliet and the Friar's plan?
The Friar will send someone to inform Romeo.