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Explore Paris's intentions, Juliet's desperation, and Friar Laurence's risky plan to thwart the forced marriage in this pivotal scene of Shakespeare's tragic love story.
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“Romeo and Juliet” Act IV, Scene I Questions
Why does Paris say he hasn’t talked very much about love with Juliet? • Why is Capulet hastening the marriage/wedding? • Why does Friar Laurence ask Paris to leave? • What does Paris do to Juliet before he leaves? • How does Juliet act once Paris leaves? • What does Juliet threaten to do if Friar Laurence cannot help her? • Translate: “If, rather than to marry County Paris, thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, then it is likely thou wilt undertake a thing like death to chide away this shame.” • What would Juliet rather do than marry Paris? • Summarize Friar Laurence’s plan for Juliet. What will the vial of poison do? What will happen when she is found “dead”? What will Romeo do? What will Romeo do?