Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Flashcards

What is the main reason Juliet goes to Friar Laurence in Act 4?

She seeks help to avoid marrying Paris and to be with Romeo.

What plan does Friar Laurence propose to Juliet in Act 4, Scene 1?

He gives Juliet a potion to make her appear dead, so she can escape to Romeo.

What is Juliet's reaction to being forced to marry Paris?

She is distressed and desperate, feeling she would rather die than marry Paris.

How does Lord Capulet react when Juliet says she will not marry Paris?

He becomes angry and threatens to disown her if she doesn't comply.

What does Juliet do before taking the potion in Act 4, Scene 3?

She expresses her fears about the plan and prays for it to work.

What is the significance of the "sleep" Juliet will enter after taking the potion?

It symbolizes her apparent death and is part of the plan to escape to Romeo.

How does Paris feel about his upcoming marriage to Juliet?

He is excited and eager, unaware that Juliet has no intention of marrying him.

What is the main theme in Act 4 of *Romeo and Juliet*?

The theme of desperation and the consequences of hasty decisions.

How does the Capulet family react when they find Juliet "dead"?

They are devastated and mourn her loss, preparing for her funeral.

What is the effect of Juliet's "death" on the other characters?

It deepens the tragedy and sets the stage for the tragic ending.

What is the role of the Nurse in Act 4?

She assists in the preparations for the wedding and later mourns Juliet's apparent death.

What happens in Act 4, Scene 5?

The Capulets discover Juliet's "dead" body, leading to mourning and funeral arrangements.

How does Romeo find out about Juliet's "death"?

He hears from his servant Balthasar, who reports her death in Verona.

What does Juliet say in her soliloquy before taking the potion in Act 4?

She expresses her fear, uncertainty, and hope that the potion will work.

What is the outcome of Friar Laurence's plan by the end of Act 4?

The plan goes awry because Romeo does not receive the message about the potion.