RJ Midterm Review Fall 2024, Act III

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How does Mercutio respond to Benvolio's request to leave the streets to avoid a fight with the Capulets?

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Mercutio accuses Benvolio of being equally irritable and just as quick to lose his temper.

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What is Juliet doing when Nurse arrives with news of Tybalt's death in Act III, Scene ii?

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Juliet is eagerly anticipating her wedding night with Romeo.

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What does Mercutio mean when he exclaims, 'A plague a both your houses!'?

Back

A curse upon the Montagues and Capulets, for it is their feud that has killed him.

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What is the best definition of dramatic irony?

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A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience knows to be true.

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Why does Juliet become angry at Nurse during her conversation about Tybalt's death?

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Nurse speaks ill of Romeo when she states, 'Shame come to Romeo!'.

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What is the significance of Mercutio's character in the play?

Back

Mercutio represents the theme of fate and the consequences of the feud.

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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 mother figure to Juliet.

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How does the theme of love manifest in Act III?

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Love is portrayed as both passionate and destructive, particularly in the relationship between Romeo and Juliet.

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What is the impact of Tybalt's death on the plot?

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Tybalt's death escalates the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets and leads to Romeo's banishment.

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What does Juliet's reaction to Tybalt's death reveal about her character?

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Juliet's reaction shows her loyalty to Romeo and her inner conflict between love and family loyalty.