Q. How does Friar Laurence prevent Romeo from killing himself?
Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Q&A (ACT 3)
| At the beginning of the scene, why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight? | It’s hot outside and the Capulet’s are around. |
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| What argument does Friar Laurence use to prevent Romeo from killing himself? | Juliet’s alive, Tybalt’s dead, and he got a lighter punishment. |
Q. What does Friar Laurence accuse Romeo of being?
Friar Laurence accuses Romeo of being fickle and falling in and out of love too quickly.
Q. What is Friar Lawrence’s reaction to Romeo’s complaining?
What is Friar Laurence’s reaction to Romeo’s complaining? Friar Laurence is disappointed with Romeo’s reaction because by law, Romeo should be put to death for the crime he committed. Instead, the Prince has spared Romeo’s life by subjecting him to the banishment, Romeo should be grateful.
Q. What reasons does Friar Laurence give to explain why Romeo should be happy?
Friar Laurence tells Romeo he should be happy because: Juliet is alive, Tybalt didn’t kill him, and Romeo has been banished instead of being executed. The Friar believes that so long as Romeo is alive, there is hope for him.
Q. What does a lark symbolize?
Larks are known for their melodious singing. They also sing while they are flying, unlike most other birds, who only sing when perched. This indicates cheerfulness and reminds us to find joy in our own lives. Seeing a meadowlark is good news for the viewer, because the lark brings abundance and impending harvest.
Q. What news does Lady Capulet give to Juliet?
the news that her father has consented for her to marry Paris on Thursday. What news does Lady Capulet give to Juliet? Juliet is upset and willfully says that she will not marry Paris. This is the first time she has been disobedient to her parents.
Q. What causes Mercutio’s death?
Mercutio was killed by Tybalt in the streets in Verona which is an area where the play was set. Mercutio was killed because he started to fight with Tybalt because he thought that Romeo was being a coward because he was not fighting.
Q. Why does Romeo question himself after Mercutio’s death?
He has great sympathy for his lost friend and realizes that what Mercutio had told him was true. Romeo believes that no good can come out of his love for Juliet. He knows he has to fight and kill Tybalt.
Q. How does Romeo change after Mercutio dies?
Clearly, Romeo is not happy about this change after Mercutio dies. He determines that he has to avenge Mercutio’s death so he kills Tybalt. After Tybalt dies, Romeo calls himself fortune’s fool. He considers himself fortunate to not have been killed or either his fortune is in finding Juliet.
Q. Why is Mercutio so important in Romeo and Juliet?
Mercutio, Romeo’s quick-tempered, witty friend, links the comic and violent action of the play. He is initially presented as a playful rogue who possesses both a brilliant comic capacity and an opportunistic, galvanized approach to love. Later, Mercutio’s death functions as a turning point for the action of the play.
Q. What does Friar Laurence tell Romeo he should do?
Friar Laurence tells Romeo that the Prince has sentenced him to banishment rather than death. Romeo is distraught because he regards banishment as a form of living death when he cannot be with Juliet. The Friar advises Romeo to go to Juliet that night as he had planned, and then before daybreak, flee to Mantua.
Q. What three things does Friar Laurence tell Romeo He should be thankful for?
The Friar gives Romeo three reasons for being happy: Juliet is alive; he is alive, and he is only banished not killed.
Q. What does Tybalt call Romeo to get his attention?
Tybalt turns his attention from Mercutio to Romeo, and calls Romeo a villain. Romeo, now secretly married to Juliet and thus Tybalt’s kinsman, refuses to be angered by Tybalt’s verbal attack. Tybalt commands Romeo to draw his sword.
