As he reaches the tomb, Romeo commands
Balthasar to leave
; Balthasar leaves but decides to linger secretly. Paris confronts Romeo as he attempts to open the tomb.
How does Romeo threaten Balthasar?
In other words, Romeo claims that
he wants to look at his beloved's face one last time and to remove her wedding ring from her finger
. He threatens Balthasar, telling him that if he dares return to spy on Romeo, he will tear him apart “joint by joint.”
What does Romeo give to Balthasar?
| Question Answer | What instructions does Romeo give to Balthasar? (More than one idea) Hand him the pickax and crowbar , in the early morning deliver a letter to Romeos father, hand Romeo the torch, and do not spy on him | What does Balthasar do? He falls asleep |
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What happened in Act 5 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet?
Summary and Analysis Act V: Scene 1. In Mantua,
Romeo mistakenly believes that his dreams portend good news because he dreamed that Julietfound him dead but revived him with her kisses
. Romeo's servant, Balthasar, then reports to Romeo that Juliet has died. Romeo, controlling his grief, makes plans to return to Verona.
What does Romeo command mean?
What command does Romeo give to Balthasar in act 5, scene 3?
to leave him alone, or that he'll kill him
.
Is Romeo at fault for fighting Paris?
Romeo has no real reason to kill Paris
, but he is blind with grief and will not be set upon by Paris and dragged away to prison.
What are the 2 reasons Romeo gives Balthasar for entering the tomb?
| Question Answer | Romeo gives Balthasar two reasons for entering the Capulet's tomb. What are those two reasons? He wants to see Juliet's face and take her ring. | Why does Paris think that Romeo has come to the tomb? to commit awful crimes against Tybalt and Juliet |
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What are Romeo's dying words?
Romeo opens the crypt and is shattered as he finds what he believes to be the corpse of his beloved. His final words, as he consumes a lethal drug, are as follows:
Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavoury guide!
… Thy drugs are quick.
Why does Balthasar choose to stay?
When Romeo discovers Juliet dead, he wants Balthasar to leave so that he can be alone with her—
because he plans to kill himself
. Balthasar is Romeo's man. He is directed to carry messages, and he accompanies Romeo.
Is Balthasar a good friend to Romeo?
Balthasar
is not Romeo's friend
, but his servant. He is, however, a faithful servant who cares for his master and tries to prevent him from coming to harm.
Why is Romeo in Mantua?
Benvolio explains the fight to Prince Escalus who declares that because
Romeo has killed in revenge he will be banished from the city of Verona
rather than sentenced to death. After a secret night with Juliet, Romeo flees to Mantua.
Did Paris really love Juliet?
Even though Paris's' love for Juliet was seen as a mere affection for her beauty and Paris had planed to marry Juliet through an arranged marriage, but as the play gets to and
end it is show that Paris truly did love Juliet
.
What is Romeo's mood in Act 5 Scene 1?
Romeo's state of mind shifts dramatically over the course of act 5, scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. It begins with joy at the thought of being reunited with Juliet. It
changes to despair and anger
at the news that she is dead. Then it becomes confidence and resolves once he has hatched his plan to die at her side.
Why is Romeo in such a good mood?
In the opening pages, why is Romeo in a good mood?
Romeo had a dream that Juliet found him dead and she kissed him back to life
. … Juliet is dead and she's sleeping in the Capulets' burial vault.
What is Mercutio's dying wish?
Paris's dying wish is
to be laid next to his beloved Juliet
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Is Mercutio The Prince cousin?
Mercutio: Kinsman of
Prince Escalus
and friend of Romeo. Benvolio: Nephew of Montague and friend of Romeo.
