"Romeo and Juliet" Act 4

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What does Capulet hope the Friar will do for Juliet in Act 4, Scene 2?

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Influence Juliet to marry Paris.

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What is the subtext of Friar Laurence's lines regarding Paris's intentions?

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Juliet is already married, so your plans to marry her are impossible.

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What plan does Friar Laurence devise for Juliet to escape her situation?

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He will provide her with a sleeping potion that will make her appear dead; when she awakens in the tomb, Romeo will take her to Mantua.

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What does Friar Laurence advise the Capulets to do in Act 4, Scene 5?

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Prepare for Juliet's funeral.

Front

What literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'Hath death lain with thy wife'?

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Personification.

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What is the significance of the potion that Friar Laurence gives to Juliet?

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It is a means for Juliet to escape her forced marriage to Paris.

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How does Capulet's attitude change throughout Act 4?

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He goes from being eager for Juliet to marry Paris to being devastated by her apparent death.

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What role does fate play in the events of Act 4?

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Fate is a driving force that leads to misunderstandings and tragic outcomes for the characters.

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What is the main conflict in Act 4 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The conflict revolves around Juliet's desperate attempts to avoid marrying Paris.

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How does Juliet's character evolve in Act 4?

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She becomes more determined and resourceful in her efforts to control her own fate.