R&J Act 3 Study Questions

What does Juliet send with the nurse to give to Romeo and what does it represent?

A ring representing a token of her love

Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt?

After he is wed to Juliet, he considers Tybalt family refusing to fight.

Why does Benvolio want to leave the square at the beginning of this scene?

Benvolio says it is hot and provokes fighting, wanting to avoid running into the opposing house.

Why does Capulet agree now to let Paris marry Juliet?

Capulet thinks the marriage will assist Juliet in getting over her grief.

What is the plan that Friar Laurence gives Romeo?

Friar Laurence suggests Romeo spends the night away with Juliet and wait out the fight between the houses.

Why does Juliet no longer trust the nurse?

Her nurse favors to be in Lord Capulet's than Juliet.

Where does Juliet plan to go for help? What excuse does she give to the nurse for why she is leaving the house?

Juliet goes to the Friar and tells the nurse she is going to confess.

What is Juliet prepared to do to herself if she cannot find help with her situation?

Juliet will commit suicide if she receives no help.

Why does Juliet say it was the nightingale and not the lark they heard singing?

Juliet would rather it be night so as to have more time to spend with Romeo.

What news does Lady Capulet come with?

Lady Capulet says that Romeo has been banished.

Give one example of a double-meaning line Juliet uses and tell how she means it and how her mother interprets it.

Lines 93-102, Juliet tells her mother how she wants to see Romeo again and would "temper" any poison given to him making it where it only puts him to sleep. Her mother interprets this as her saying she wants to see Romeo dead and give him poison to kill him.

What does Capulet threaten to do if Juliet will not agree to the plans?

Lord Capulet threatens to disown her.

Why does Mercutio curse both of the houses?

Mercutio is on his deathbed because Tybalt stabbed him and Romeo did not defend him.

Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?

Mercutio thinks Romeo is acting weakly and fights for the honor of the Montague house.

What technique does Juliet use to show the chaos her mind and heart are in after she hears what has happened? Give an example.

Oxymoron/Paradox; Ex. fiend angelical

What is Paris' excuse for not being able to "woo" Juliet?

Paris says she grieves too much for flirting to be appropriate.

Who does Juliet think is dead at first?

Romeo

Why does the Prince just exile Romeo?

Romeo did not defend Mercutio but he avenged his death by killing Tybalt.

Where is Romeo's place of exile?

Romeo is banished to Mantua.

What reasons does Friar Laurence give Romeo that he has to be happy?

Romeo may be banished but both he and Juliet are alive.

Why is Romeo so upset about being banished? What does he want to do?

Romeo thinks banishment is worse than death and would rather kill himself.

Why can the Capulets not have a large celebration for the wedding?

The Capulets want to be avoid being seen as cruel for celebrating so short after Tybalt's death.

In what way does Juliet's initial reaction to the news that Romeo has killed Tybalt change almost immediately?

The nurse speaks negatively of Romeo because of Tybalt's death and Juliet chooses to defend her husband rather than her cousin.

When will the marriage take place?

Thursday