Romeo and Juliet Act 3

As the scene begins in the town square, why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight? Benvolio notices that some of the Capulets are also in the square and since the temperature is incredibly hot, he’s concerned that tempers will fly.
What characteristics does Mercutio accuse Benvolio of having? Mercutio accuses Benvolio of being hot-headed and quick to start a fight.
When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio try to get them to do? Benvolio tries to break it up and have them talk in private.
What does Tybalt call Romeo during their heated exchange of words? Tybalt calls Romeo his, “man,” which means he is calling him his servant.
Why won’t Romeo fight Tybalt? Romeo is now his cousin and to hurt Tybalt would also hurt Juliet.
What does Mercutio think is the reason that Romeo refuses to fight? Mercutio thinks Romeo’s scared.
Why does Mercutio keep repeating, “A plague o’ both your houses?” Mercutio is cursing both their families because their feud has just caused his rapidly impending death.
What does Romeo say that Juliet’s love has done for him? Juliet’s love has made him soft, womanly, and weak.
Why does Romeo call himself, “fortunes fool?” Romeo doesn’t believe he has control over his own fate and believes that fortune (fate) has caused all his troubles.
When Benvolio tells the Prince what happened, what does he say Romeo tried to do before Mercutio was killed? Benvolio explains that Romeo tried to walk away and not fight Tybalt.
What does Lady Capulet accuse Benvolio of? Why does she make this accusation? Lady Capulet accuses Benvolio of changing the story because he is friends with Romeo and the Montagues.
What is Romeo’s punishment for killing Tybalt? Romeo’s punishment calls for his banishment from Verona.
Why is Juliet so impatient for the nurse to return? Juliet is impatient for the nurse to return because she wants to put the ladder in place for Romeo’s visit.
Describe Juliet’s rapidly changing attitude toward Romeo as she speaks with her nurse. 1. Juliet thinks Romeo is dead and she flies into great despair.2. Juliet then becomes angry when the Nurse tells her Romeo killed Tybalt.3. Next, Juliet is greatly relieved to learn that Romeo is alive.
What piece of news has upset Juliet the most? Romeo’s banishment from Verona upsets Juliet the most.
What does the nurse promise to do? The nurse promises to find Romeo and bring him back to comfort Juliet.
Explain Romeo’s reaction to the news of his banishment. Romeo believes banishment is far worse than death because he will no longer be able to see Juliet.
Romeo tells Friar Lawrence that the priest cannot know or understand how he feels. Explain why. Romeo claims that because Friar Lawrence is not in his position since he is no longer young, not newly married,he didn’t kill his wife’s cousin, and he’s not the one being banished that he can’t possibly understand how Romeo feels.
What argument does Friar Lawrence use to prevent Romeo from killing himself? Friar Lawrence lists a few things Romeo should be grateful for such as having Juliet’s love; having his life ; and the many blessings in his life.
What does the nurse give Romeo? The nurse gives Romeo the ring Juliet sent to him.
What does Capulet tell his wife to say to Juliet? Capulet tells Lady Capulet to tell Juliet she WILL marry Paris on Thursday.
Which character says, “These times of pain are bad times for romance.” Paris
What does Capulet tell Paris that Juliet will do? Caplet tells Paris that “… I think she’ll do whatever I say. No, I think she’ll do all that and more.”
At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, Romeo is preparing to leave Juliet. What argument does she use to convince him to stay? Juliet tells him she thinks the bird he heard singing was not the morning lark, but the nightingale that only sings at night, therefore it is still night and not morning.
Why is Juliet trying to convince Romeo that it’s the nightingale they hear singing? Juliet wants to spend more time with Romeo; she does not realize he would be put to death if he were caught.
Just as Romeo reaches the bottom of the rope ladder to leave, what comment does Juliet make? Juliet says that “… you look like someone dead in the bottom of a tomb.”
Which literary device can be found within Juliet’s comment? Foreshadowing
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying? Lady Capulet thinks Juliet is crying because Tybalt is dead.
When Lady Capulet threatens to send someone to Mantua to poison Romeo, what does Juliet say? Juliet says she’d do it herself because she hates the killer of her cousin, Tybalt.
Explain what Juliet is up to when she makes this comment. Juliet wants to spare Romeo’s life, so she is offering to be the deadly messenger in disguise.
What does Juliet say she will do if her mother does not arrange to delay her marriage to Paris? Juliet says she will kill herself.
What advice does the nurse give Juliet? The nurse advises Juliet to forget about Romeo and marry Paris and be happy in her second marriage.
How does Juliet’s attitude toward the nurse change? Juliet’s attitude changes from one of affection toward her nurse to that of hatred.
What scheme does Juliet devise to get rid of the nurse and to get out of the house? Juliet tells her nurse she is going to confession.
July 12, 2019