Juliet's Dilemmas and Friar Laurence's Plans

The video annotates Act 4, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, where Juliet seeks Friar Laurence's help to avoid marrying Paris. Paris discusses the marriage plans with Friar Laurence, unaware of Juliet's secret marriage to Romeo. Juliet arrives, expressing her desperation and threatening suicide if no solution is found. Friar Laurence devises a plan for Juliet to fake her death, allowing her to reunite with Romeo. Juliet agrees to the plan, setting the stage for the tragic events to follow.

Why does Juliet visit Friar Laurence in Act 4 Scene 1?

• To seek a plan to avoid marrying Paris

• To confess her sins

• To inform him about her marriage to Paris

• To ask for a blessing for her marriage

What is the dramatic irony in Friar Laurence's conversation with Paris?

• Friar Laurence is concerned about Juliet's consent

• Friar Laurence is unaware of Juliet's marriage to Romeo

• Paris knows Juliet is already married

• Paris is aware of Juliet's true feelings

How does Juliet respond to Paris's affectionate remarks?

• She remains silent

• She agrees to marry him

• She ambiguously hints at her existing marriage

• She openly declares her love for him

What does Juliet threaten to do if Friar Laurence cannot help her?

• Confess her love for Romeo to her parents

• Run away from Verona

• Marry Paris against her will

• End her own life

What is Friar Laurence's plan to help Juliet avoid marrying Paris?

• To send her to a convent

• To fake her death with a potion

• To arrange a secret meeting with Romeo

• To convince her parents to delay the marriage