Romeo & Juliet: Act IV Study Questions, English act 4 questions

S5-Describe the imagery Shakespeare uses in describing Juliet's "death"?

"Her blood is settled, and her joints are stiff" - lividity and rigor mortis "Death lies on her like an untimely frost upon the sweetest flower" - Frost will kill plants and flowers

S2-How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in this scene?

After hearing Juliet's willingness to marry Capulet, he decides to move the wedding. The wedding will now be held the next day. This creates a problem in the timeline the Friar has established for the poison and notification of Romeo

S3-If the potion does not work, what will Juliet do?

At one point in the scene she questions whether she is doing the right thing. For only a moment she hints at asking the nurse for guidance with her decision. Juliet decides to go through with the plan established by her and the Friar without consulting anyone else. As she has stated in the previous scene, Juliet will use a knife and take her own life if the poison does not work.

How does Capulet change the Wedding plans? What implication does this have?

Capulet changes the wedding plans because He moves Juliet and Paris wedding to Wednesday; every thing has to be rushed.

Why is Friar Laurence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet?

Friar Laurence is reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet because she is already married to Romeo, so that means she would be married to two people at once.

What does Friar Laurence say to comfort the Capulet family?

Friar Laurence says Juliet is in heaven now, to comfort the Capulet family.

Why does Friar Laurence think that Juliet will accept his plan?

Friar Laurence thinks that juliet will accept his plans because it is a solution to not marry Paris and to marry Romeo.

S1-Why is Friar Laurence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet?

Friar Lawrence is concerned because Paris does not "know the mind" of Juliet. In other words, Paris doesn't know if she wants to get married to him.

S1-Why does Friar Laurence think that Juliet will accept his plan?

Friar Lawrence thinks that Juliet will accept his plan because she is so willing to die rather than marry Paris. The Friar thinks that his plan that feigns death will be a good solution to the problem.

Describe Friars plan for Juliet?

Friar laurence's plan to Juliet is that Juliet is going to drink the poison and fake her death for 42 hours, until Romeo comes and gets her.

S5-What does Friar Laurence say to comfort the Capulet family?

Friar tells the Capulets that heaven gave them Juliet, now heaven has a need for her and she will experience eternal life; therefore, we should be happy for her since she is resting in heaven.

If Friar Laurence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?

If Friar Laurence can not help Juliet, she threaten to kill herself.

If the Potion does not work, what will Juliet do?

If the potion does not work Juliet will kill herself.

S1-What is ironic about the conversation between Juliet and Paris?

Juliet and Paris talk about love and confession of love to Friar Lawrence. Juliet actually confesses her love for Romeo to Paris, but he remains unaware of her "confession."

S3-What are some of the fears Juliet has about the potion?

Juliet is afraid the Friar may have mixed the potion incorrectly. She thinks it may be poison. Juliet also worries that she will wake up in the tomb before Romeo comes to save her. This worries her because she is not sure if she will have air inside the tomb causing her to die of suffocation. She also comments on the rotting body of Tybalt that is lying in the tomb.

How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in this scene?

Juliet shows her maturity in this scene by taking the potion so she can see Romeo.

S2-What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?

Juliet tells her father that she was wrong to disobey him. She asks him for her forgiveness and tells him that she will do whatever he asks of her.

What does Juliet say that Makes her father happy?

Juliet tells her father that she will marry Paris.

S1-If Friar Laurence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?

Juliet tells the Friar that she will kill herself by letting the "bloody knife play the part of the umpire."

S1-How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans?

Paris explains that it is a good thing to rush the marriage because a long "mourning period" and extended sadness is dangerous. Paris explains that Capulet is smart to rush the marriage to stop Juliet's crying.

How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the Marriage plans?

Paris explains the sudden haste of the marriage plans by Lord Capulet insisted upon it, trying to cheer up Juliet. Keep Juliet from being depressed.

S4-What is happening in this brief scene?

Scene IV is a very brief scene that shows all of the Capulets planning for tomorrow's wedding. The servingmen are preparing logs for the fire and setting tables. The cooks are working in the food that will be served to the guests.

What are some of the fears Juliet has about the potion?

Some fears Juliet has about the potion is she will suffocate; Friar makes poison, not potion; she will wake up and go crazy and bash her brains in.

S5-What even are the Capulets now preparing for?

The Capulets are now preparing for a funeral instead of the wedding. Capulet indicates they will use the same food and table settings; however, they will play sad music as his "joys" are buried.

What even are the Capulet's now preparing for?

The Capulets are preparing for Juliet funeral

S1-Describe the friar's plan for Juliet.

The Friar tells Juliet to go home and tell her parents that she is willing to marry Paris. After she tells them the news, she is to go into her bedroom and drink a vial of liquid. The liquid that she drinks will stop her pulse and turn her skin cold. Juliet will appear to be dead for 42 hours, after which she will wake up from a "pleasant sleep."

Describe the imagery Shakespeare uses in describing Juliet's "death"?

The Imagery Shakespeare uses is "Her blood is settled and her joints are stiff, Death lie son her like an untimely frost, upon the sweetest flower.

What is ironic about the conversation between Juliet and Paris?

The conversation between Juliet and Paris is ironic because Paris is happy and excited, and Juliet really doesn't really care for it.

What is happening in this brief scene?

they are preparing for the wedding