Act IV, scenes i, ii, iii, iv and v
Act IV is a very short Act, so we will compile all 5 scenes into one day.
Keep in mind the steady idea of suicide throughout this Act, which seems to be Juliet's go-to solution whenever she is upset (Romeo's too)
Keep in mind the steady idea of suicide throughout this Act, which seems to be Juliet's go-to solution whenever she is upset (Romeo's too)
Scene i
- Paris and Friar Lawrence are discussing the upcoming wedding
- There is a brief "aside" in this scene. What might the purpose be?
- How does Paris act towards Juliet?
- How does Juliet act towards Paris?
- What is Juliet's solution if she is forced to marry Paris?
Scene ii
A very short scene. Try to think about why Shakespeare chose to include this scene as we read through it.
Scene iii
- What literary device makes up a large portion of this scene?
- What do we see of Juliet's character from this scene?
- How might this scene demonstrate forshadowing?
- What (again) is Juliet's back up plan if the potion does not work?
Scene iv
A second very short scene. Try to decide what the importance of this scene might be as well.
Scene v
- How do we see the Capulet family differently in this scene?
- What does this scene make us think of Paris and his love for Juliet?
- What do you think of the end of the scene, with the musicians and Peter the servant?
- Should this scene be included in the play, or does it seem ill fitting?