Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Summary

This video provides a plot summary of Act 5 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, exiled in Mantua, learns of Juliet's supposed death and buys poison to join her in death. Meanwhile, Friar Laurence's letter explaining Juliet's fake death fails to reach Romeo. At Juliet's tomb, Romeo encounters Paris, and they fight, resulting in Paris's death. Romeo, believing Juliet is dead, drinks poison. Juliet awakens, finds Romeo dead, and kills herself. The tragedy reveals the consequences of the family feud, leading to peace between the Capulets and Montagues.

What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?

How does Romeo plan to reunite with Juliet?

What mistake does Friar Laurence make regarding his letter?

Describe the events that lead to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

What realization do Lord Capulet and Lord Montague come to at the end of the act?