There is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader or audience knows to be true.
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At the beginning of Act IV, what day is it?
Tuesday.
100
Why does Juliet tell her father that she will obey him?
Because she knows that she really won't marry Paris. She's just playing along with her father to make him happy, but she has other plans her father isn't aware of.
100
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.
100
Why is Capulet in such a good mood in Scene 4?
Because his daughter will willingly be wed to Paris.
200
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.)
200
Why is Paris at the Friar's cell?
To discuss his marriage to Juliet.
200
To what day does Capulet move the wedding?
Wednesday.
200
Why doesn't the nurse know that Juliet is "dead"?
Because curtains are blocking her from viewing Juliet clearly.
200
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.
300
Define soliloquy.
A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage.
300
Juliet lists several things she would rather do than marry Paris. List one.
1. Leap from a tower.
2. Hide with dead bodies.
3. Die.
4. Be placed near snakes
5. Be chained up with angry bears
6. Become a theif
300
Why is Lady Capulet concerned about moving the date of the wedding?
Because there isn't enough time to prepare for the wedding.
300
What is the Nurse's first name?
Angelica. Act IV Scene iv Line 5.
300
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.
400
Define tragic flaw
An otherwise superior or heroic character's notable weakness, which often brings them trouble.
400
What two things are vital to Friar Laurence's plan for Juliet?
A potion (or vial) and a message (or letter).
400
The plot events in Act IV are mainly about:
Juliet's plan to avoid marrying Paris.
400
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.
400
How long does Friar Laurence tell Juliet the potion will keep her asleep?
42 hours.
500
What characters give comic relief in this act?
Example: the musicians
500
The Friar gives Paris two reasons why he is hesitant to perform the wedding ceremony for he and Juliet. List them one.
1. It is too soon.
2. He does not know the lady's mind.
500
During her soliloquy in scene three, Juliet discusses her concerns about taking the potion. List at least two of her 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?
6. What if she suffocates?
500
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.
500
How will Romeo learn of Juliet and the Friar's plan?