Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Summary

This video provides a summary of Act 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Paris visits Friar Lawrence to discuss his upcoming marriage to Juliet, unaware she is already married to Romeo. Juliet seeks Friar Lawrence's help, and he devises a plan involving a potion to fake her death. Juliet agrees, and the Capulets prepare for the wedding. Juliet takes the potion, and the next morning, she is found 'dead', leading to chaos and the transformation of wedding plans into funeral arrangements. The video concludes with a preview of Act 5.

Why does Friar Lawrence try to delay the wedding between Paris and Juliet?

• He believes Paris is not a good match for Juliet.

• He is waiting for a sign from the stars.

• He wants more time to prepare for the ceremony.

• He knows Juliet is already married to Romeo.

How does Juliet react when she finds Paris at Friar Lawrence's place?

• She is cryptic and avoids his advances.

• She is indifferent and ignores him.

• She is delighted and flirts back.

• She is angry and confronts him.

What is the purpose of the potion given to Juliet by Friar Lawrence?

• To make her appear dead.

• To help her sleep through the wedding.

• To make her fall in love with Paris.

• To cure her of sadness.

What does Juliet do to convince her father to move the wedding date?

• She tells him she loves Paris.

• She apologizes for her past behavior.

• She promises to be obedient.

• She pretends to be happy about the marriage.

What is the reaction of Juliet's family when they find her 'dead'?

• They are indifferent.

• They are suspicious.

• They are grief-stricken.

• They are relieved.