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What leads Romeo to think that Juliet is dead? Balthasar tells him What plans does Romeo immediately make? buy poison and kill himself Why does the apothecary sell him poison? illegal; so poor and he is in need of money…

Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Juliet and Paris? As a cover up, Friar Lawrence says is too soon to marry. The real truth of why Friar doesn’t want to marry Juliet and Paris is that Juliet is already…

When does Act III, Scene i take place? Day 2, Monday Where does Act III, Scene i take place? A public place. What have you learned so far about Tybalt and Mercutio that makes their actions in this scene seem…

Who is Susan? The nurse’s child who died. When is Juliet’s Birthday? in 2 weeks and a few days Why does Lady Capulet visit Juliet? What questions does she ask her? She asks her if she wants to be married;…

The central issue of Act III is a choice between romantic love and family loyalty. At first, Romeo does not want to fight Tybalt because Romeo is now related to Tybalt by marriage. Why is Capulet so upset by Juliet’s…

Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play? Rosaline Why does Romeo agree to go to Capulet’s party? He wants to see Rosaline During the balcony scene, why do Romeo and Juliet talk about changing their…

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What plan do Polonius, Claudius and Ophilia now put into action? They tell Ophilia to go into her room and read aloud, to observe what Hamlet is saying to her. Explain Hamlet’s soliloquy (to be or not to be)? Is…

Overview of Joan Didion Didion is a very highly-praised American prose writer. Despite any doubt about the accuracy of her reports, they are engaging and thought-provoking. Purely reporting was not Didion’s goal. Rather, in Slouching Toward Bethlehem, she was out…

When the ghost appearsthe second time, what doBarnardo and Horatiobelieve causes the ghost toleave? a rooster crows What is Laertes’ request? to return to france “Seems” Madam? Nay, itis. I know not “seems.” Ofwhat does Hamlet accusehis mother? not truly…