| What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? | Juliet has died |
| What does Romeo mean when he says, “Then I defy you, stars!”? | He wants to go against what fate has planned for him |
| What actions does Balthasar’s news prompt Romeo to do? | Buys a poison from apothecary; writes a letter |
| What does Friar John tell Friar Laurence? | He was detained; did not deliver letter to Romeo |
| After hearing this news from Friar John, what does Friar Laurence intend to do? | Meet Juliet at the tomb; send another letter to Romeo |
| Why is Paris at Juliet’s tomb? | To honer her memory with flowers, perfume, and tears |
| Romeo gives Balthasar two reasons for entering the Capulet’s tomb. What are those 2 reasons? | To see her face one more time; to remove the ring from her finger |
| Why does Paris think that Romeo has come to the tomb? | To desecrate/steal Tybalt’s body |
| What is it about Juliet that should have told Romeo that she was not dead? | rosy cheeks, lips – looked of life |
| Why doesn’t Friar Laurence stay in the tomb with Juliet after she awakens? | Afraid of being caught |
| Why does Juliet kiss Romeo after he is dead? | She hopes there is still poison on his lips |
| When Montague first arrives on the scene, what does he tell those gathered? | Lady Montague died that night |
| Relate the events that lead to Romeo and Juliet’s death as they are told by Friar Laurence near the play’s end. | He married Romeo and Juliet; Romeo went to Mantua; the wedding was planned for Juliet and Paris; Juliet took potion; the funeral for Juliet; Romeo went to the tomb; Romeo killed Paris; Romeo killed himself; Juliet awakens; Juliet kills hersrelf |
| What information does Romeo’s letter give? | He married Juliet; bought poison; went to tomb to kill himself next to Juliet; also confirmed that what Friar Laurence said was true |
| How do Montague and Capulet plan to honor the memories of their children? | Build a statues of gold for each of them |
| How many people died in the whole play? | 6 |
| List the deaths in the play in order | Mercutio, Tybalt, Lady Montague, Paris, Romeo, Juliet |
| Why does Lady Montague die? | Grief over Romeo’s banishment |
| What is the time span in which all of the characters die? | 4 days |
| motivation | reasons for characters behaviors |
| theme | or central idea, is an underlying message about life or humans |
Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Study Guide
July 10, 2019