Romeo and Juliet

Why is Friar L reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet? she’s already married
How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans? make her happy (bc Tybalt died)
Why does Friar L think that Juliet will accept his plan? to see Romeo
Describe the friar’s plan for Juliet. Juliet has to fake her death
How does Capulet change the wedding plans? What implication does this have? Change wedding to Wednesday; she has to die sooner
If the potion doesn’t work, what will Juliet do? kill herself
What are some of the fears Juliet’s has about the potion? poison, i she wakes early. suffocate, see dead bodies
Describe the imagery Shakespeare uses in describing Juliet’s death. Looks like frost on a flower
What does Friar L say to comfort the Capulet family? She’s in a better place
What event are the Capulets now planning? Juliet’s funeral
What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? Juliet is dead
What does Romeo mean when he says “Then I defy you, stars!”? creating his own tale
What actions does Balthasar news prompt Romeo to do? kill himself with drugs