English Romeo And Juliet ACT 3

ACT III Scene 1 1. What does Benvolio think the hot weather will cause? Benvolio thinks that the hot weather will cause a fight. 2. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt? Romeo does not want to fight Tybalt because he has just married Juliet, and even though he has to keep their marriage a secret, he now looks at Tybalt as his own family. 3. Which two people really wanted to fight? Who started the fight? Tybalt and Mercutio. Tybalt wants to fight Romeo, but Romeo refuses, prompting the hotheaded Mercutio to challenge Tybalt in his stead. 4. What happens when Romeo tries to stop Mercutio from fighting? Tybalt stabsMercutio underneath Romeo's arm. Benvolio tells Romeo to run away so as not to be put to death. 5. What is the result of Romeo’s fight with Tybalt? Romeo tries to break it up, but Tybalt reaches under Romeo's arm and fatally stabs Mercutio, who curses the Montagues and the Capulets for their continuing feud. 6. What does Benvolio suggest Romeo should do? Why? The solution Benvolio suggest to Romeo is to go away from Verona before the guards come and attack him. 7. Who demands that Romeo be put to death? Lady Capulet. 8. What is the Prince’s decision? How is this going to affect Romeo and Juliet? Benvolio tells the Prince the story of the brawl, emphasizing Romeo's attempt to keep the peace, but Lady Capulet, Tybalt's aunt, cries that Benvolio is lying to protect the Montagues. Scene 2 1. What is Juliet hoping for in her opening soliloquy? In her soliloquy in Act III, scene ii, Juliet uses metaphors to describe day and night, as she anxiously awaits Romeo's arrival in the night. In the scene, Juliet wishes for the sun to go away so that night may come and she may see her lover. 2. How does Juliet first interpret the Nurse’s news that “he’s dead”? Juliet first interprets the Nurse's news that “he's dead” by saying that her heart was broken. 3. What does Juliet say about Romeo after the Nurse tells her that Romeo killed Tybalt? She is relieved that it wasn't Romeo who was dead but she was disappointed that he killed Tybalt. She gets a little upset because Romeo is her dearest husband and she loved him more than Tybalt. 4. How does Juliet react when the Nurse criticizes Romeo? That Romeo is dead. ... How does Juliet react when the Nurse criticizes Romeo? She gets a little upset because Romeo is her dearest husband and she loved him more than Tybalt. And she has to stick with Romeo. 5. What upsets Juliet worse than the death of Tybalt? The Nurse informs Juliet that Romeo has killed Tybalt and has been exiled from Verona. While Juliet is glad that Romeo is alive, she is upset because her beloved cousin is dead. 6. Where is Romeo hiding? Romeo is hiding in Friar Lawrence's cell. Juliet wants to see Romeo before he leaves and is banished. 7. What does Juliet ask the Nurse to do? The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo is hiding at Friar Laurence's cell and Juliet sends the Nurse with a ring, bidding Romeo to come and "take his last farewell." Scene 3 1. What does Romeo think of the Prince’s decision of banishment, not death? What does Romeo think of the Prince's decision of banishment, not death? Romeo would rather be put to death. 2. What does Romeo attempt and why? Who stops him? Romeo attempts to kill himself out of guilt for "hurting" Juliet. Romeo and Juliet can have one night together before Romeo must leave. Then he will try to get Romeo pardoned. 3. What are the three ways in which the Friar says Romeo is blessed? The Friar gives Romeo three reasons for being happy: Juliet is alive; he is alive, and he is only banished not killed. 4. What is Friar Laurence’s plan? The friar sets forth a plan: Romeo will visit Juliet that night, but make sure to leave her chamber, and Verona, before the morning. He will then reside in Mantua until news of their marriage can be spread. The Nurse hands Romeo the ring from Juliet, and this physical symbol of their love revives his spirits. Scene 4 1. What decision does Lord Capulet make regarding Juliet and Paris? Lord Capulet becomes extremely angry and tells Juliet that if she doesn't marry Paris She will kick her out on the streets and disown her. 2. How does Capulet think Juliet will react? When Lord Capulet heard her disagree he got really angry since he believed Paris would be a great husband . He threatens Juliet that she would be disowned if she doesn't marry Paris . 3. Why has Capulet changed his mind from what he said earlier? Capulet changed his mind because everyone is so sad about Romeo killing Tybalt so he hopes that will cheer everyone up. Lord Capulet tells Juliet that she can either marry Paris or be kicked out of his house. Scene 5 1. What bird does Juliet dread hearing and why? What bird does Juliet dread hearing and why? She dreads hearing the lark because it means morning has come. 2. What does Romeo think about the bird and the light? Overcome by love, Romeo responds that he will stay with Juliet, and that he does not care whether the Prince's men kill him. Faced with this turnaround, Juliet declares that the bird they heard was the lark; that it is dawn and he must flee. 3. Why does Juliet change her mind? Juliet replies that her advice has made her feel better and that the nurse should tell her parents that she has changed her mind and is going to go to confession with Friar Laurence so that she will be absolved, or forgiven of her sins, to prepare for her wedding. 4. What does Juliet ask Romeo? She says she wants to send someone to poison him in Mantua and Juliet sneakily offers to do it herself, pretending that she hates Romeo, too. 5. What does Juliet envision? 6. Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying? What is Lady Capulet’s plan for revenge? follows immediately after both Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. ... Hence, Lady Capulet thinks that Juliet is grieving over Tybalt and that her grief is becoming excessive. She further believes that her grief is due in part to the fact that Romeo who killed Tybalt is not dead as well. 7. How does Juliet react to the news of the marriage plans? Lady Capulet tells Juliet about Capulet's plan for her to marry Paris on Thursday, explaining that he wishes to make her happy. Juliet is appalled. 8. How does Lord Capulet react to Juliet’s disobedience? It is his sincere wish that Juliet should go ahead with the marriage and he fully expects her to comply. Capulet's so angry at his daughter's willful disobedience that his fingers itch; in other words, he feels like hitting her. 9. What is the Nurse’s advice? What is Juliet’s reply? Juliet replies that her advice has made her feel better and that the nurse should tell her parents that she has changed her mind and is going to go to confession with Friar Laurence so that she will be absolved, or forgiven of her sins, to prepare for her wedding. 10. What does Juliet really think of the Nurse’s advice? Juliet replies that her advice has made her feel better and that the nurse should tell her parents that she has changed her mind and is going to go to confession with Friar Laurence so that she will be absolved, or forgiven of her sins, to prepare for her wedding. 11. What does Juliet plan to do? Lady Capulet tells Juliet about Capulet's plan for her to marry Paris on Thursday, explaining that he wishes to make her happy. Juliet is appalled. The Nurse advises her to go through with the marriage to Paris—he is a better match, she says, and Romeo is as good as dead anyhow.