Flashcard #5 Romeo & Juliet Act 3-4

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What is the significance of Juliet asking for her parents' forgiveness in Act 4 Scene ii?

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Juliet's request for forgiveness is part of Friar Laurence's plan to help her avoid marrying Paris by pretending to comply with her parents' wishes.

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What threat does Capulet make to Juliet if she refuses to marry Paris in Act 3 Scene v?

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Capulet threatens to disown Juliet if she does not marry Paris.

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What does Mercutio's statement, 'A plague on both of your houses,' exemplify in literary terms?

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This statement is an example of foreshadowing, indicating the impending doom for both the Montagues and Capulets.

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What effect does Friar Laurence say the potion will have on Juliet in Act 4 Scene i?

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The potion will make Juliet appear dead.

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Who is the first character to discover Juliet's 'dead' body in Act 4 Scene v?

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The Nurse is the first to discover Juliet's body.

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What is the main theme of Act 3 and 4 of Romeo and Juliet?

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The main theme is the conflict between individual desires and social expectations, particularly regarding love and family loyalty.

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How does Juliet's character evolve throughout Act 3 and 4?

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Juliet evolves from a compliant daughter to a determined individual willing to take drastic measures for love.

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What role does Friar Laurence play in the events of Act 4?

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Friar Laurence acts as a mediator and planner, devising a scheme to help Juliet escape her marriage to Paris.

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What is the dramatic irony present in Juliet's faked death?

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The audience knows Juliet is not truly dead, but the characters, including Romeo, believe she is, leading to tragic consequences.

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What does the Nurse's reaction to Juliet's 'death' reveal about her character?

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The Nurse's reaction shows her deep affection for Juliet and her role as a caregiver, highlighting the tragedy of the situation.