| What reason does Paris give for the haste of their marriage? | Capulet wants it that way, and he’s not against it |
| How does Juliet speak to Juliet about their marriage when she meets him at Friar Laurence’s cell? | she is mostly negative and gives him sarcasm |
| How is Juliet’s behavior with her father different from the last time they met? | she is calm, and asks for his forgiveness; agrees to marry Paris |
| What complication arises in this scene in regards to the Friar’s plan? | the wedding is moved to Wednesday, the very next morning |
| Act 4 Scene 4. What dramatic irony exists in this scene? | Lord and Lady Capulet think Juliet is dead, but she is just drugged with a sleeping pill |
| How does the Friar attempt to comfort the Nurse’s and the Capulets’ distress at Juliet’s “death”? | she is in a better place, heaven will give her eternal life |
| What does Paris think of Juliet’s state of mind when he visits Friar Laurence? | she is deep in mourning for Tybalt |
| What is the last thing that happens between Paris and Juliet? | Paris kisses Juliet |
| Friar Laurence thinks Juliet is brave enough to take the sleeping potion because – | if she is brave enough to die, she is brave enough to fake death |
| Juliet surprises Capulet on her return from Friar Laurence’s cell by- | agreeing to marry Paris and act as an obedient daughter |
| While Juliet puts Friar Laurence’s plans into action, she asks Nurse to- | stay with Lady Capulet for the night |
| In her soliloquy, Juliet admits that- | she is afraid |
| How is Juliet’s supposed death discovered? | Nurse goes to wake Juliet on her wedding day |
| The Capulets, Nurse, and Paris react to Juliet’s supposed death with- | anguished cries of grief |
| A possible reason Shakespeare includes the scene between Peter and the musicians is to- | illustrate that life goes on amid tragedy |
| What is the point of Act 4? | Falling Action |
| What lie does Juliet tell her father when he asks her where she has been? | she says she was at confession with Friar Laurence |
| Why do you think the wedding day is pushed ahead from Wednesday to Thursday? | Juliet has finally agreed and given her consent to marrying Juliet |
| What is Juliet’s plan to do if the potion doesn’t work? | stab herself with a dagger |
| Why does Juliet worry after she drinks the potion? | -could kill her-wake up too early-go insane in the crypt |
| Who discovers Juliet’s body? | Nurse |
“Romeo and Juliet” Act 4 Study Guide
July 28, 2019