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Act 3 Scene 1 Summary Perspective: Romeo Today I have lost a loved one, and in return have taken another in my blindness of revenge. It happened all so quickly, I had no time to think things out. Now here I am. Despised by all Capulets, hoping my Juliet is not one of them, and exiled by the Prince from fair Verona. It all happened this very afternoon. I was having a lovely stroll, enjoying the sunny day and thinking about my beloved Juliet, when I suddenly encountered my dear Mercutio and Benvolio quarreling with the Capels. I immediately entered the scene and tried to sort out the problem. Surprisingly, Tybalt wished to speak with me and immediately accused me of bringing him so much pain and grief. I was at a loss of words. I never knew that I'd done such things to Tybalt. He subsequently challenged me to a sword fight, which I certainly refused and tried to ease out his anger towards me when foolish, outraged Mercutio drew his sword and accepted the challenge instead. In my attempt to cease the quarrel, Tybalt was able to stab Mercutio under my arm and flew with his men. Moments later I received notice from Benvolio that Mercutio was gone, dead. Anger and revenge blinded my thoughts, and when Tybalt returned, still not feeling better, I quarreled with him and managed to deliver him a finishing blow. As Tybalt fell, I came back to my senses and was shocked at what I'd just done. Wise Benvolio immediately ordered me to flee, for if news of Tybalt's death was spread, I'd be hunted for by the Capels. So I prayed him goodbye, turned, and fled.

Act 3 Scene 2 Summary Juliet is longing dearly for night to come, as it is when her beloved husband, Romeo, is to appear in her bedroom. However, those fantasies vanish as the Nurse arrives with terrifying news. The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo has slain Tybalt an is therefore not to be trusted and an evil person. Although the Nurse continues to emphasize this fact, Juliet is hesitant in whichever side to praise and which one to insult, it's either her husband Romeo or her dear cousin Tybalt. She has a hard time deciding whichever even until the scene comes to an end. The Nurse reassures her that all will go as planned (the night and the ladder) and Romeo will be there for her, currently hiding in Lawrence' cell.

Act 3 Scene 3 Summary Romeo is in a state of despair. He's been married for barely a few hours and already he's done something that could effect his future life. Romeo temporarily stays hidden in Friar Lawrence' cell where he consults with the Friar on how he feels like and what he should do now that he'd murdered a Capulet. In the midst of their conversation, the Nurse comes under Juliet's orders and tells Romeo to be a man and soothe Juliet for Tybalt was a dear cousin of hers. She also hands Romeo the ring Juliet told her to give to him. Everything is to go as planned (the night and the ladder) and he is to flee before daybreak to Mantua where Friar Lawrence has an acquaintance.

Act 3 Scene 4 Summary Capulet and Lady Capulet are grieving over their beloved cousin Tybalt having been slain by a cursed Montague. They feel the utmost sorrow for their daughter, Juliet, and feel they hold the responsibility of making her happy, which they think is getting married to Paris. Therefore, Capulet tells Lady Capulet to consult with Juliet on the subject and to persuade her in marrying Paris; the marriage is planned for the upcoming Thursday. Little does he know that she is already married and will not love anyone else but Romeo.

For your assigned passage above, please complete the following: 1. Prepare a summary of your group’s lines. 2. Identify three examples of language tricks/literary devices used in your group’s lines. Note: In addition to the literary devices already mentioned, look for hyperbole and puns. 3. How do these specific devices/tricks enhance the passage? 4. Identify what your group thinks is the most important line, and be prepared to explain why it is important.

1. The Nurse and Romeo have a brief conversation on the topic of Romeo and Juliet's upcoming marriage and the Nurse also orders Romeo to be a good husband, not to give Juliet a hard time after they get married. 2. Simile: "Warrant thee, my man's as true as steel." 2.4.201 Simile: "And bring thee cords made like a tackled stair," 2.4.192 Alliteration: "...deal double..." 2.4. 172 3. Shakespeare probably used these similes to emphasize either their appearances or what a specific character's characteristics are. 4. I would say line 196 of Act 2 Scene 4. This is because a lot of what Romeo says is supporting this very line. It shows how much Romeo wishes to be married to Juliet and that he's determined to be an exceptionally good husband.

2. For 3. 5, post the following to your R+J wiki page:
 * identify three literary devices (hyperbole, pun, personification, metaphor, simile, classical allusions, reversed word order)
 * In complete sentences answer (or complete) the following:
 * What surprised you most about this scene?
 * -What surpirsed me most about this scene is how furious Capulet was when he heard that his dear daughter Juliet wouldn't marry the grand Paris. I never expected him to be this hot tempered and I was also surprised by the things he said to Juliet such as, "Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither, Out, you green-sickness carrion! Out, you baggage! You tallow face!" (3.5.160~162)
 * What was the most important line in this scene? Quote it and explain.
 * -I think the most important line in this scene is the very last line, "If all else fail, myself have power to die." (3.5.255) This is because that line tells us readers that Juliet does have the self-determination and capabilities to commit suicide in the case that she will be forced to marry Paris and forget Romeo, which she simply cannot tolerate. It also kind of foreshadows the upcoming tragic event where both take their own lives for the other.
 * Write three questions you have about this scene.
 * -What is going to happen to Romeo?
 * -What kind of man is Paris? Would he make a good match for Juliet?
 * -What will Juliet do in order to avoid/prevent this upcoming marriage of her and Paris?

3 literary devices: 1. personification: "It was the nightingale, and not the lark, That pierced the fearful hollow of thine ear. Nightly she sings on yond pomegranate tree." (3.5.2~4) 2. classical allusions: "'Tis but the pale reflex of Cynthia's brow." (3.5.20) 3. personification: "O Fortune, Fortune, all men call thee fickle." (3.5.60)

Act 4 Scene 3 Summary After Juliet finally returns to her room with the nurse accompanying her, she dismisses both the nurse and also her mother who comes to gladly offer some help. In the isolation and silence of the room, Juliet is haunted by the thoughts of worst case scenarios after drinking the liquid in the vial, what horrible things might happen while she was "dead". In the end, she musters up the courage by shouting Romeo's name thrice, tells him that this was all for the continuation of their love, and finally drinks and falls upon her bed.

Act 4 Scene 4 Summary While Juliet goes up to her room, everyone else is in a frenzy as they hurry to prepare for the quickly upcoming wedding. Most of all, Capulet is the most enthusiastic as he is so relieved and glad that he finally gets to witness his one and only daughter's marriage to great Paris, or so he thinks. He keeps the three or four Servingmen who appear in the midst of the scene by telling them to bring logs, and other such materials necessary for the preparation of the wedding. In the final part of the scene, Capulet sends the nurse up to awaken Juliet, unaware of what's waiting.

Act 4 Scene 5 Summary When the Nurse steps into Juliet's room and sees her sound asleep, she notices that Juliet looks like she is in a very deep sleep. However, she obviously doesn't know that that is true and she will never wake up until a certain amount of time has passed. The Nurse attempts, but in vain, to wake Juliet up. She then notices that Juliet is "dead" and calls immediately for help, which is when Paris, Lady and Capulet, Friar Lawrence, and the musicians enter the scene and witness the bride's death. They all mourn at how she had to die right before such a happy event was about to take place. "Our instruments to melancholy bells, Our wedding cheer to a sad burial feast...". In the end, Peter has an argument with the musicians that were accompanying them. He says that they do not qualify as proper musicians and that they are of no use at all. In return, they give a series of retorts and Peter leaves, while the musicians insult him behind his back.

Act 5 Scene 1 Summary Romeo is having a happy time, always thinking of how Juliet would soon come to see him and also having a strange but positive dream the previous night. Just as he was having these happy thoughts, his dear messenger, Balthasar, appears coming to him. Romeo expects only good news from Verona but is absolutely taken aback when he hears that his dear lady, Juliet Capulet was found dead and that now "Her body sleeps in Capels' monument, And her immortal part with angels lives." (5.1.19~20). In his despair, Romeo goes directly to an apothecary's house and purchases a lethal poison for 40 ducats, illegally. He is determined to go find Juliet's body and drink the poison so that he could soon join her, (to the poison) Come, cordial and not poison, go with me To Juliet's grave, for there must I use thee." (5.1.90~91).

Act 5 Scene 2 Summary Shocking news reaches Friar Lawrence that dear Friar John, whom he entrusted his letter to Romeo informing him of their plan, was unable to send it to Romeo. Friar John then gives Friar Lawrence his letter back and explains that in visiting the sick (of the town), he was suspected of being in the same house "where the infectious pestilence did reign," and was therefore kept in a house with sealed doors, unable to get out for quite a time, which led to the failure in sending Romeo the vital letter. Friar Lawrence decides that he must visit the tomb on his own, for in 3 hours time will Juliet awake from her deep sleep and ask for her dear Romeo, who is completely clueless of what has happened and what is happening at the moment, and take her to his cell where she will be kept safe until Romeo comes.

Act 5 Scene 3 "What cursed foot wanders this way tonight," (5.3.19) "Thou detestable maw, thou womb of death," (5.3.45) "A greater power than we can contradict Hath thwarted our intents." (5.3.158~159) "O, happy dagger," (5.3.174) "Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath, Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty." (5.3.92~93) "Beauty's ensign yet Is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks, And death's pale flag is not advanced there." (5.3.94~96) "Alas, my liege, my wife is dead tonight. Grief of my son's exile hath stopped her breath." (5.3.218~219) "I married them, and their stol'n marriage day Was Tybalt's doomsday," (5.3.242~243)
 * Romeo just happens to arrive at the Capel's monument as Paris was there, mourning for his lady.
 * Friar Lawrence arrives at the tomb subsequently to Romeo drinking the lethal poison.
 * Juliet stabs herself with Romeo's dagger just as everyone else arrives.
 * Capulet and Montague "shake hands".