Lesson Summary
In Act 2, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet, the Nurse brings Juliet the news that Romeo will marry her . This scene comes almost at the end of Act 2, which traces the arc of the lovers’ rapid courtship.
What news does the nurse bring to Juliet?
As Juliet awaits her new husband, what news does the Nurse bring her? The nurse informs Juliet “he is dead.” Juliet believes that the Nurse is talking about Romeo.
What news does the nurse bring to Juliet in Act 2?
The nurse told Juliet in Act 2 that Romeo did indeed want to marry her and was to tell her parents that she was going to confession later that afternoon . In reality she would be going to meet Romeo and the Friar at the Abbey to marry. The nurse brought her the message, but did so in a teasing manner.
What does the nurse do in Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet?
Mercutio leaves with Benvolio, and Romeo tells the Nurse that Juliet should meet him at Friar Laurence’s cell at 2 p.m. that afternoon to be married. The Nurse is to collect a rope ladder from Romeo so that he can climb to Juliet’s window to celebrate their wedding night .
The Nurse meets with Romeo in order to set up a time when Juliet should arrive at Friar Lawrence’s cell for their wedding. When she does, she reveals to Romeo that she prefers Paris to Romeo and has told Juliet such , but Juliet prefers Romeo.
Who does Juliet first think has been killed?
When Juliet misunderstands the Nurse and thinks that Romeo is dead, she does not think that he was killed, but that he killed himself. And thinking that Romeo is dead, Juliet quickly decides that she too must die.
What bad news does the nurse give both Romeo and Juliet?
The nurse tells Juliet that Romeo killed Tybalt . Juliet thinks Romeo got killed.
What is Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 4 about?
In Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet, there is a fair amount of joking around among Benvolio, Mercutio, and Romeo, but the most important things that happen are that we learn that Tybalt is aggressively challenging the Montagues to a fight and Romeo and the nurse set up a plan for Romeo and Juliet to get married .
What does Friar Laurence foreshadow In Act 2 Scene 6?
When Friar Lawrence scolds Romeo for his ego, his words also foreshadow the tragedy to follow . He says, “These violent delights have violent ends/ And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,/ Which as they kiss, consume.” This basically means that only bad can come from having too much good.
What is a simile in Act 2 Scene 5?
“Bright angel” is a metaphor that compares Juliet to a heavenly being. Romeo also uses a simile when he compares Juliet’s glories to how an angel looks flying overhead. This casts Juliet as an immortal being and describes the spatial distance between the two: Romeo is looking up at her from below.
How does Juliet finally get an answer out of the nurse?
In act 4, scene 3, Juliet finally gets rid of the Nurse by asking to be left alone so she can pray by herself . Juliet tells the Nurse her life is “cross and full of sin,” which explains her need for prayer before the wedding.
Why does Juliet take a dagger to bed with her?
She takes a dagger to her bed because if the potion does not work she will kill herself with the dagger . He mixed a potion that will kill her and it is made out of poison.
What conclusion does Juliet immediately jump to?
She says that Juliet should marry Paris . She decides that she will go to Friar for help. Juliet finally turns to the Nurse for help. How does the Nurse respond?
What event happens at the end of Act II?
Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet that afternoon . Tybalt sends a letter to Romeo that he is out for revenge for the Montagues crashing the party. Romeo and Juliet married in secret by Friar Lawrence. Nurse learns of the events and plans to help Romeo climb to Juliet’s room that night.
What fears does Friar Lawrence have at the end of Act II?
Friar Laurence is expressing fears that the couple are rushing into marriage based on intense feelings that will not last . Romeo has just made an extravagant pronouncement — no future sorrow can outweigh the joy he feels during a single moment in Juliet’s presence.
What is the friar afraid of?
What is the Friar afraid of? He is afraid that Romeo and Juliet are moving too quickly in their love . or love too quickly or passionately because you will burn it out.
