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Act IV Reading Guide

In Act IV, key events unfold as Juliet seeks Friar Lawrence's help to avoid marrying Paris. Friar Lawrence concocts a potion to simulate Juliet's death, putting her life and future with Romeo at risk. As Capulet advances the wedding plans, Juliet feigns compliance, burdening her with fear. Meanwhile, the nurse’s discovery of Juliet's "death" adds a layer of irony to the unfolding tragedy. This act showcases the bitter twists of fate and the dangers inherent in Friar Lawrence's reckless scheme.

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Act IV Reading Guide

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  1. Act IV Reading Guide Act 4, Scene 1 (p. 747)  • Who is visiting Friar Lawrence when Juliet arrives? What does he want with Friar Lawrence?     • Friar Lawrence gives Juliet a potion to make her sleep for how long?     • How will Romeo be told that Juliet is not dead?     Act 4, Scene 2 (p. 750) • What does Juliet tell her father is the reason for her visit to Friar Lawrence?     • What change does Capulet make in the wedding plans?      • Why does she act like she is now willing to marry Paris without protest?     

  2. Act IV Reading Guide Act 4, Scene 3 (p. 751)  • What is one thing Juliet afraid might happen if she drinks Friar Lawrence’s potion? Act 4, Scenes 4 & 5 (p. 753) (Day of the Week:____________________)  1. The nurse discovers Juliet, and the Capulet household mourns her “death.” List one way in which this scene is ironic.         • Friar Lawrence’s plan for Romeo and Juliet is full of risks. What is one way it could go wrong? Review Vocabulary!

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