Tell me about dramatic irony.
There is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader or audience knows to be true.
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.
Why is Capulet in such a good mood in Scene 4?
Because his daughter will "willingly" be wed to Paris.
Give an example of dramatic irony from this act.
Example: When Juliet "dies" the audience knows that she isn't really dead, but the characters don't (Lady Capulet, Capulet, Nurse, etc.)
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.
Tell me what a soliloquy is.
A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage.
What is the Nurse's first name?
I won't ask you this but its: Angelica. Act IV Scene iv Line 5.
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.
Tell me about comic relief.
A technique that is used to interrupt a serious part of a literary work by introducing a humorous character or situation.
The Capulets are aware that Paris has arrived for the wedding. How do they know he has arrived?
I won't ask you this: but he arrives with his musicians.
What characters give comic relief?
Example: the musicians
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. Because she died young and beautiful.
How will Romeo learn of Juliet and the Friar's plan?
The Friar will send someone (Friar John and/or Balthazar) to inform Romeo.