Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Review

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Who does Juliet meet when she arrives at the Friar's cell in a panic?

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Paris - he was there to prepare for his own wedding to Juliet.

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How does Juliet respond to the Friar's plan for her?

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She is eager - she asks the Friar to give her the potion immediately.

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What is the Nurse's job as the Capulets prepare for the wedding?

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Prepare Juliet for the wedding - wake her up.

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What does Juliet worry about when she wakes up in the tomb?

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She will go crazy, and bash out her own brains with a dead person's bone.

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What should Juliet do to make her parents trust her when she goes home?

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Lie to them - agree to marry Paris.

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What is the significance of Juliet's decision to take the potion?

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It represents her desperation to avoid marrying Paris and be with Romeo.

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How does the theme of fate play a role in Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet?

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Fate is depicted as a controlling force that leads to tragic outcomes despite the characters' intentions.

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What does the potion symbolize in Juliet's plan?

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The potion symbolizes hope and the lengths to which Juliet will go to be with Romeo.

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How does the Nurse's role change throughout Act 4?

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Initially supportive, the Nurse becomes more practical, focusing on Juliet's marriage to Paris.

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What is the dramatic irony present in Act 4?

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The audience knows Juliet is not truly dead, while the characters believe she is.