Romeo and Juliet Act V

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What decision does Juliet make upon awakening to find Romeo and Paris dead?

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She stabs herself with a dagger.

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Who dies offstage from sadness during the final scene of Romeo and Juliet?

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Lady Montague.

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What evidence does Friar Lawrence provide to support his story to Prince Escalus?

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Balthasar provides a letter that Romeo has written.

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Why does Romeo break into the Capulet's burial chamber?

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He wants to poison himself next to his wife's body to join her in death.

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Where does Romeo acquire the poison he uses?

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He buys the poison from an apothecary in Mantua.

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What is the significance of Juliet's dagger in Act V?

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It symbolizes her ultimate choice to join Romeo in death.

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How does the theme of fate manifest in the ending of Romeo and Juliet?

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The tragic deaths of the lovers are seen as a result of fate and miscommunication.

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What role does Balthasar play in the final act of the play?

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He informs Romeo of Juliet's death, leading to the tragic conclusion.

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What is the impact of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets on the story's outcome?

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The feud leads to misunderstandings and ultimately the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

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How does Friar Lawrence's plan contribute to the tragedy?

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His plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet fails due to miscommunication.