| 4| What is the Friar’s plan for Juliet when she says she wil do anything to not have to marry Paris? | He plans that he will kill Romeo. Gives her potion to fake her death. |
| 4| How do Juliet’s parents and the nurse react to her “death?” | They are scared and freaking out and calling for help, they r upset. |
| 5| The Friar is supposed to send a messenger to Romeo informing him of the plan and Juliet’s faked death. Who arrives in Mantua instead, and what news does he give Romeo? What theme (from the prologue of the play) is this incident supporting? | He sends Ballstar arrives and tells him that he’s dead. |
| 5| Although it is illegal to sell poisons in Mantua, how is Romeo able to purchase some? | Tells him that he is poor and he needs money. |
| 5| What revision does Friar Laurence make to his plan? | Go to the crypt and get her baby. |
| 5| What is Paris doing in the crypt? | Paying his respect to Juliet. |
| 5| Why do Paris and Romeo fight since Romeo really has no wish to fight anyone? | He wants to take him to the prince and turn him in. |
| 5| What metaphor does Romeo crest regarding the crypt, and what is his meaning? | “Thou detestable maw, thou womb of death, Gorg’d with the dearest morsel of the earth, Thus I enforce thy rotten jaws to open, And in despite I’ll cram thee with more food.” |
| 5| Although he has just fatally wounded Paris, what act of compassion does Romeo perform for Paris? | He puts him in the tomb next to Juliet. |
| 5| Who or what does the Friar say thwarted all their plans? | It was destined to happen this way. |
| 5| When Juliet awakens and refuses to leave the crypt, what does the Friar do? Why? | He leaves the crypt because he doesn’t want to get caught |
| 5| What does Juliet do at the end? | She kills herself, with Romeo’s dagger. |
Romeo and Juliet Act 4+5
August 2, 2019