Questions for Act III: Romeo and Juliet



Questions for Act III: Romeo and Juliet

Scene i

1. What warning does Benvolio give Mercutio? What is the weather like? Why does Benvolio think this might be significant?

2. How does Mercutio mock Benvolio?

3. In Mercutio’s conversation with Tybalt, what clues tell you that he really does want to fight?

4. How does Tybalt insult Romeo? To what “injuries” might Tybalt be referring?

5. Explain lines 66-70. What piece of dramatic irony is at play here?

6. Why does Mercutio draw his sword?

7. Give an example eof a pun made by Mercutio in his last speech. Why do you think he says, “A plague a’ both your houses.”

8. Answer “Staging the play,” for line 105.

9. Explain lines 106-112.

10. According to Benvolio, how does Romeo act after the duel?

11. What does Romeo mean by calling himself “fourtune’s fool?”

12. What does Lady Capulet want? How does Benvolio argument against Lady Capulet’s request?

13. What is the Prince’s decree for Romeo?

Scene ii

1. In her famous soliloquy, Juliet yearns for the night, when she and Romeo will be together. What do we know that she does not (i.e. dramatic irony)?

2. Why does Juliet’s joy turn suddenly into despair? (Note; the nurse is so distracted, she is unable to tell Juliet the simple, though horrible news.)

3. What oxymorons dies Juliet use to express her momentary feelings towards Romeo? What does this show?

4. Where does the nurse think the blame lies? What is Juliet’s response?

5. What one word is more awful than Juliet’s whole family being killed?

6. Explain lines 130-137 (Note: Juliet is holding the rope that Romeo gave the nurse so he could climb up to her window that evening.)

7. What plan is devised by the nurse and Juliet? What token does Juliet send Romeo?

Scene iii

1. What would Romeo prefer to being exiled? Why?

2. What is Friar Lawrence’s response?

3. Ironically, what does Romeo also contemplate in this scene?

4. What is Romeo afraid Juliet is feeling?

5. What does the Friar tell Romeo he should be happy about?

6. What does the Friar tell Romeo he should do?

7. How does Romeo feel when the nurse gives him Juliet’s ring?

Scenes iv and v

1. Why do both Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet is shut up in her room crying? What dramatic irony is at play here?

2. The death of Tybalt causes Lord Capulet to make a decision regarding Juliet. What is it?

3. Why does Juliet try to convince herself that she hears the nightingale, not the lark?

4. Select a line from the conversation between Juliet and Romeo that gives a sense of foreboding.

5. In what way does Juliet mislead her mother? Give an example.

6. What protests does Juliet give towards her mother’s news?

7. When Capulet hears of his daughter’s refusal, do you think he is overreacting?

8. In what way does Capulet threaten Juliet? Do you think these threat will sway Juliet’s thinking?

9. What does Juliet ask of her mother?

10. When Juliet looks to the nurse for help and comfort, does the nurse provide what Juliet is looking for?

11. Do you think Juliet is telling the truth about her reasons for going to Friar Lawrence’s?

12. Write a love note/poem that Romeo might have left with Juliet before he left for Mantua.

Questions for Act IV: Romeo and Juliet

Scene i

1. According to Paris, why is Capulet pushing his daughter to marry so quickly?

2. What does paris want Juliet to confess to Friar Lawrence?

3. After Juliet asks Friar Lawrence to shut the door, giving them privacy, what does she ask him to do?

4. Juliet threatens suicide yet again. What solution to the problem does Friar Lawrence offer to Juliet (give all the details/steps to his plan)?

5. What other choices might Friar Lawrence have done at this point? Why do you think he chooses this plan?

Scene ii

1. How does Juliet please her father in this scene?

2. What does Capulet’s reaction tell you about him?

Scene iii

1. How does Juliet rid herself of her mother and the nurse?

2. In Juliet’s soliloquy, she is poised on the edge of action, thinking over the pros and cons of taking the potion. Paraphrase her speech.

Scenes iv and v

1. Scene iv is a peaceful, domestic scene as everyone prepares for the wedding feast. Why do you think Shakespeare adds this scene?

2. Who discovers Juliet?

3. What dramatic irony surrounds the entrance of Friar Lawrence?

4. How is death personified by Capulet?

5. Why do the bemoaning of Juliet’s death not particularly affect the reader in the way they affect the characters on stage?

6. Does Friar Lawrence comfort the mourners?

7. In your opinion, what might the nurse, Paris, and the Capulets think caused Juliet’s death?

8. What happens to all the preparations for the wedding day feast?

9. What motive might Friar Lawrence have for speaking lines 94-95?

10. Does Lord Capulet appear to have any guilt over his daughter’s death?

11. How does the scene between peter and the musicians offer relief for the audience?

Select one of the following written projects to complete and be prepared to turn in ______________:

1. Write a love poem that Romeo might have left with Juliet before he left for Mantua. It must be at least 24 lines in length and it should rhyme. (Remember the language of the times.)

2. Write a note that Juliet might have left with Friar Lawrence to give to Romeo before they are to meet again. (1 typed page—Remember the language of the time.)

3. Write Act I, scene v in modern day language. You might substitute an older sister for the nurse, but keep all the characters. They should express the same feelings, but in everyday language.

4. Pretend you are a reporter for the Verona Enquirer. Write a one page article about the duel that opens the play in Act I. (Who/What/Where/When/Why/How.) Your article should use real quotes (as you observed the scene) and/or you can create quotes from people you interview. Remember the language of the time.

5. Now that you have read up to Act IV, write the ending for Romeo and Juliet—write in dialogue format. (At least two typed pages.)

OR

Select one of the following artistic projects to complete and be prepared to turn in ________________:

1. Imagine you are a resident of Verona, design a sympathy card you will send to the Capulets consoling them on the loss of Juliet. (Remember the language of the time.)

2. Create a Playbill for Romeo and Juliet. This would include both the cover and the insides. (Some items usually the inside are the cast of characters; Acts and setting; summary of play.)

3. Create a collage that somehow captures the essence of Romeo and Juliet. (On a full size piece of posterboard.)

4. Draw an important scene from the play. (On a full size piece of posterboard.)

5. Draw a full-length portrait of one of the major characters in the appropriate dress of their social position.

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