Romeo and Juliet act 3

Mercutio

A close friend of Romeo who is killed by Tybalt.

Tybalt

Juliet's cousin who kills Mercutio and is later killed by Romeo.

Exile

The banishment of Romeo as a consequence of killing Tybalt.

Ambivalence

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Dramatic Irony

A situation in a play where the audience knows more about the circumstances than the characters do.

Wedding Bed

A symbol used by Juliet to express her feelings toward the implications of marriage and death.

Capulet and Paris Arrangement

The plan made by Lord Capulet for Juliet to marry Paris, which she opposes.

Impulsive

Acting or done without forethought, as seen in Lord Capulet's decisions.

Lady Capulet's Reaction

Seeks to comfort Juliet while being unaware that Juliet is mourning Romeo's exile.

Juliet's Transformation

Juliet's shift from defiance to compliance regarding her marriage to Paris.

Symbol of Love

The ring Juliet gives to Romeo as a token of her affection.

Nurse's Advice

The nurse encourages Juliet to marry Paris for her own good, despite Juliet's love for Romeo.

Contrast and Contradiction

The literary technique used in Juliet's expressions of love and horror regarding Romeo's actions.

Punishment Consequences

The notion that Romeo's banishment carries heavier emotional weight than his death for Juliet.

Juliet's Desperation

Juliet's feeling of hopelessness and unwillingness to marry Paris, preferring to die instead.

Lady Capulet's Misunderstanding

Lady Capulet believes Juliet's tears are for Tybalt rather than for Romeo.

Verona

The setting of the play where the feud between the Montagues and Capulets occurs.