Romeo and Juliet Act 5

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What action does Balthasar's news provoke in Romeo?

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Balthasar's news incites Romeo to return to Verona to die alongside Juliet.

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Who else do we learn has died (offstage) from sadness during the final scene?

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Lady Montague.

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What prevents Friar John from delivering his message to Romeo?

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He is quarantined in a house believed to be infected with the plague.

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What does Romeo do with Paris's dead body?

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He places it in the tomb next to Juliet.

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What literary device is used in the quote 'Money is a worse poison for the soul of men than these poor poisons that you are not allowed to sell'?

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Metaphor.

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What is the significance of Romeo's return to Verona?

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It leads to the tragic conclusion of the play, as he believes Juliet is dead.

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How does Juliet react upon waking in the tomb?

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She finds Romeo dead and ultimately takes her own life.

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What role does fate play in the events of Act 5?

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Fate is a driving force that leads to the tragic outcomes for both Romeo and Juliet.

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What is the theme of love and its consequences in Act 5?

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The intense love between Romeo and Juliet leads to their tragic deaths, highlighting the destructive power of love.

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How does the feud between the Montagues and Capulets contribute to the tragedy?

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The feud creates a hostile environment that prevents Romeo and Juliet from being together and ultimately leads to their deaths.