Romeo and Juliet 4.1 Interviews with Friar Laurence and Juliet

The transcript discusses a plan to prevent Juliet's marriage to Paris by using a potion that makes her appear dead. Friar Lawrence devises this risky plan, hoping to reunite Juliet with Romeo and avoid bigamy. The conversation explores themes of hope, nature, and the cycle of life and death, highlighting Juliet's courage and determination to stay true to her love for Romeo.

What is the main reason Larry is in a difficult position regarding Juliet's marriage to Paris?

• He is Paris's friend.

• He performed Juliet's secret marriage to Romeo.

• He promised Juliet's father to support the marriage.

• He has no knowledge of the situation.

How does Juliet react when she meets Paris?

• She agrees to marry him immediately.

• She confesses her love for Paris.

• She runs away without speaking to him.

• She handles the situation well despite being upset.

What is the purpose of the potion that Larry gives to Juliet?

• To make her fall in love with Paris.

• To help her forget Romeo.

• To cure her sadness over Tibbles' death.

• To make her appear dead for a short period.

What is the expected outcome of Juliet taking the potion?

• Her family will think she is dead and bury her.

• She will become ill and unable to marry.

• She will wake up immediately and escape with Romeo.

• She will marry Paris the next day.

What philosophical concept do Ralph and Larry discuss in relation to the plan?

• The importance of honesty.

• The power of true love.

• The cycle of life and death in nature.

• The inevitability of fate.

Why is Juliet willing to take the risk of the potion?

• She wants to prove her bravery.

• She believes it is the only way to avoid marrying Paris.

• She wants to test the potion's effects.

• She is curious about the experience.

What does Juliet's determination to follow through with the plan demonstrate?

• Her fear of Paris.

• Her love for Romeo and desire to remain faithful.

• Her wish to please her parents.

• Her lack of understanding of the plan.