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**Romeo and Juliet Essay - Prewriting**
 * Who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?**

** Part 1 **
Friar John is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, because he failed to help Juliet and Romeo to communicate with each other, which eventually led to their deaths.

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This is a line said by Friar Lawrence when Friar John tells him that he was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo. That letter is very important, because it is supposed to inform Romeo about Juliet’s plan. Because Friar John doesn’t communicate with Romeo, Romeo thinks Juliet is really dead; this later causes Romeo to kill himself and Juliet to also follow after him.======

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This is a quote from Romeo when he sees Balthasar (his man). Romeo is expecting a letter from Friar John, so that he could catch up on what’s happening in Verona. He is very eager to receive news, but since there isn’t any letter, there is no way he can figure out Juliet’s plan. Romeo, who doesn’t know the truth, decides to suicide. Juliet, who is also shocked by Romeo’s suicide, kills herself, too. ======

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Lines: “In the meantime, against thou shalt awake,/ Shall Romeo by my letters know our drift,/ and hither shall he come, and he and I/ Will watch thy waking, and that very night/ Shall Romeo bear thee hence to Mantua.” (4.1.115-119) ======

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Friar Lawrence says this line to Juliet while handing her the potion. He is letting her know that since Romeo will be able to receive news about their plan, there wouldn’t be miscommunication. Friar Lawrence tells Juliet that he and Romeo will be there when she wakes up. However, all of this doesn’t work out, because Friar John fails to help Romeo to be in touch with Juliet. If Friar John had delivered the letter, Romeo would’ve had known what was happening; then, Romeo and Juliet would’ve had been able to meet in the tomb. ======


 * Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scene 3- FATE**
 * Romeo and Paris meet at Juliet's tomb
 * "This is that banished haughty Montague/ That murdered my love's cousin," (49-50)
 * Romeo kills himself thinking that Juliet is dead
 * "For fear of that I still will stay with thee/ And never from this palace of dim night/ Depart again." (106-108)
 * Friar John can't deliver the letter to Romeo
 * "And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars/ From this world-wearied flesh!" (111-112)
 * "Ah, what an unkind hour/ Is guilty of this lamentable chance!" (150-151)
 * Friar Lawrence comes & Juliet wakes up right after Romeo kills himself
 * "Romeo!-/Alack, alack, what blood is this which stains/ The stony entrance of this sepulcher?" (144-146)
 * "O comfortable Friar, where is my lord?" (153)
 * Juliet kills herself right after she hears someone coming near
 * "Yea, noise? Then I'll be brief. O, happy dagger,/ This is thy sheath. There rust, and let me die." (175)
 * Lady Montague dies, due to the shock from Romeo's banishment
 * "Alas, my liege, my wife is dead tonight./ Grief of my son's exile hath stopped her breath." (218-219)
 * "A greater power than we can contradict/ Hath thwarted our intents." (158-159)

Balthasar, Romeo's man, comes to Verona and tells Romeo about Juliet's death. Romeo orders him to bring him horses, ink, and paper. When Balthasar exits, Romeo buys a poison to kill himself.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scene 1 Summary**

Friar John tells Friar Lawrence about the reason why he couldn't give the letter he was supposed to give to Romeo. Hearing this, Friar Lawrence gets worried, and he decides to go to the tomb by himself to meet Juliet.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scene 2 Summary**


 * Juliet's soliloquy 4.3.15-60**
 * Juliet's internal conflict is about whether she should drink the potion or not.
 * Pros:
 * She can run away with Romeo and live happily
 * She doesn't have to marry Paris
 * Cons:
 * She might really die if the potion is dangerous
 * She might wake up too soon and will be left alone in her tomb, which is scary
 * She might die inside the tomb, because there's not enough air

Juliet is alone in her room and she has many thoughts. She is worried that the potion might be dangerous and she might actually die. With her fears put aside, Juliet drinks the position that she got from Friar Lawrence, and falls on her bed.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 3 Summary**

Capulet and Lady Capulet are very excited about the wedding. The Capulets are busy preparing food and music. When Capulet sees that Paris is near, he tells the Nurse to wake Juliet up.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 4 Summary**

The Nurse tries to wake Juliet up, but when there's no response, she calls for Lady Capulet. The Capulets look at Juliet and conclude that she is dead. Friar Lawrence and Paris come and all of them get ready for Juliet's funeral.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 5 Summary**

Literary Devices 1. Metaphor: "Romeo's a dishclout to him. An eagle, madam," (3.5.232) 2. Classical allusion: "Tis but the pale reflex of Cynthia's brow" (3.5.20) 3. Hyperbole: "What, wilt thou wash him from his grave with tears?" (3.5.72) 4. Metaphor: "Thou counterfeits a bark, a sea, a wind." (3.5.136) 5. Personification: "and jocund day Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops." (3.5.9-10) 6. Metaphor: "Night's candles are burnt out," (3.5.9) 7. Metaphor: "Look, love," (3.5.7) 8. Personification: "what envious streaks" (3.5.7)
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 5**

What surprised you most about this scene? I was surprised to see Nurse telling Juliet to forget about Romeo and saying that she should marry Paris since he is such a "lovely gentleman." I thought she would encourage and support Juliet, but she seemed to change her mind.

What was the most important line in this scene? Quote it and explain. "Now, by Saint Peter's Church, and Peter too, He shall not make me there a joyful bride! I wonder at this haste, that I must wed Ere he that should be husband comes to woo. I pray you, tell my lord and father, madam, I will not marry yet, and when I do I swear It shall be Romeo, whom you know I hate, Rather than Paris. These are news indeed!" (3.5.121-128) To me, this was the most important quote in this scene, because it clearly shows Juliet's love and feelings towards Romeo. It is quite surprising that she has the courage to speak about her love to Lady Capulet, who doesn't agree with Juliet. In the middle of all the fighting, it's important that Juliet is being straight-forward and honest.

Write three questions you have about this scene. 1. Do Capulet and Lady Capulet know that Romeo and Juliet are in love? 2. Does Juliet have the slightest mind to marry Paris? 3. Does Nurse really like Paris more than Romeo?

Juliet sadly waits for Romeo, while she waits for Nurse's message at the same time. When Nurse comes, she tells Juliet all the things that happened; she tells her about Tybalt's death and how Romeo got banished from Verona. Juliet is shocked that Romeo killed Tybalt, her best friend, and feels great sorrow. She starts to criticize what Romeo had done, but soon, she feels sorry for him, too. Nurse tells her that she knows where Romeo is and she'll bring him at night.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 2 Summary**

Friar Lawrence tells Romeo about his banishment from the city. Romeo wants death as his punishment, rather than getting separated with Juliet. The Nurse comes and tells Romeo that Juliet is suffering from misery. When he hears this, Romeo tries to kill himself with a dagger. Friar Lawrence stops him, telling him that he is being foolish. He tells Romeo that he can stay with Juliet that night. He also tells him to stay in Mantua until he can ask Prince Escalus for forgiveness.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 3 Summary**

Paris visits Capulet again to discuss about the marriage. Capulet thinks that Juliet will do what is told, and promises Paris that he can marry her on Thursday. Capulet wants to invite only a few people to their marriage.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 4 Summary**

Summary: Juliet wants to hear what Romeo said to Nurse, but she doesn’t tell her immediately. Finally, Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo will be waiting in Friar Lawrence’s cell to marry Juliet.
 * 2.5.56-83**

Metaphor: “Must climb a bird's nest” (2.5.79) Repetition: “Sweet, sweet, sweet Nurse” (2.5.57) End Rhyme: “I am the drudge and toil in your delight, But you shall bear the burden soon at night .” (2.5.80-81)

The metaphor creates a stronger image for the readers. The repetition emphasizes how much Juliet appreciates Nurse. The rhyme creates a flow.

The most important line is line 74 where Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo is waiting to be her husband. This is the most significant line, because it is the main event in this passage. It moves the story forward.

Mercutio and Benvolio meet Tybalt in the street of Verona. After they talk for a while, Romeo comes. Fiery Tybalt immediately tries to fight with Romeo, but Romeo makes a wise decision and doesn’t fight with him. However, Mercutio gets involved and sword fight with Tybalt. Even though Romeo tries hard to stop the fight, Tybalt ends up killing Mercutio. Romeo becomes outraged and furious; he revenges by killing Tybalt. Just then, Montague, Capulet, their wives, the citizens, and Prince Escalus come by. As Romeo and Mercutio’s friend, Benvolio explains to Prince Escalus how everything started and what happened. However, Lady Capulet can’t accept the fact that Romeo killed Tybalt, their kinsman, and says that death should be his punishment. Finally, the prince decides to exile Romeo from Verona.
 * Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1 Summary**