Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Flashcard

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What causes Juliet to face reality in Act 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The Nurse interrupts them with an important warning.

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What triggers Mercutio's change of mood when speaking with Tybalt in Act 3?

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A perceived put-down from Tybalt to the Montagues.

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What event does Benvolio's opening passage in Act 3 foreshadow?

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The fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killed.

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What major plot development does Juliet not know at the beginning of Act 3.2?

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The fight and Romeo's punishment.

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What is Mercutio's deeper motivation for his violent behavior toward Tybalt?

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His loyalty to Romeo and the Montagues.

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What is the significance of the Nurse's warning to Juliet in Act 3?

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It marks a turning point in Juliet's understanding of her relationship with Romeo.

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How does the theme of fate manifest in Act 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Characters face consequences of their choices, leading to tragic outcomes.

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What role does loyalty play in Mercutio's actions in Act 3?

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Loyalty drives Mercutio to defend Romeo's honor, escalating the conflict.

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How does the mood shift in Act 3 after Mercutio's death?

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The mood becomes darker and more tragic, highlighting the consequences of violence.

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What does Juliet's reaction to the Nurse's news about Romeo reveal about her character?

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It shows her deep love for Romeo and her struggle with loyalty to her family.