Romeo and Juliet Act 4

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What does Paris mean when he says Juliet's face is 'much abus’d with tears'?

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He is personifying her face, suggesting that her tears have caused her beauty to suffer.

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Who is Friar Lawrence in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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A priest who helps Romeo and Juliet in their secret marriage and devises the plan for Juliet to fake her death.

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What is the significance of Juliet's potion?

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It represents her desperation to avoid marrying Paris and her willingness to take drastic measures for love.

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What does Juliet's nervousness about taking the potion reveal about her character?

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It shows her vulnerability and the weight of the decision she is making.

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Why does Juliet not tell the Nurse about her plan?

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She fears that the Nurse will not support her decision and may betray her plans.

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Who finds Juliet's body after she takes the potion?

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The Nurse discovers Juliet's seemingly lifeless body.

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What is the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The idea that the characters are doomed by fate, which plays a crucial role in the tragic events of the play.

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How does Juliet's relationship with her parents affect her decisions?

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Her strained relationship leads her to seek independence and make choices against their wishes.

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What role does the Nurse play in Juliet's life?

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The Nurse serves as a confidante and caregiver, but ultimately fails to support Juliet's true desires.