Act IIIScene i
Points to be emphasized
O death of Mercutio and Tybalt in the two duels
O Mercutio slain by Tybalt
O Tybalt slain by Romeo who felt that his love for Juliet made him act weak towards Tybalt, thus infuriating Mercutio who took it upon himself to fight Tybalt: Is Romeo guilty?
O Street gathering of foes: Capulets and Montagues
O Decree of banishment for Romeo from Prince who had previously said he would impose death sentence for any fights between these two families
Characters:MercutioO fond of jest, as before
O fearless, of contemptuous Tybalt
O honorable: fights for honor of self and kin when he feels Romeo has disgraced them
O loved life and leaves it with some bitterness: “A plague on both your houses”
BenvolioO peace-maker, loyal
O in explanation of fight: loyal to Mercutio
O not a provoker of fights as Mercutio says
RomeoO duel character
O 1. conciliator after marriage and
O 2. death of Mercutio calls him to action
O avenges friend’s death: duty, loyalty, honor
Lady CapuletO hysterical with
rage and grief against Romeo
O little desire for justice or to see justice done
O wanted revenge: an eye for an eye
O product of the age and circumstance
Act IIIScene ii
Points to be emphasized
O Emotional tension
O Juliet’s joy in expectation of Romeo’s return to her room
O Unaware of the Tybalt-Romeo duel
O Juliet’s uncertainty and grief for Tybalt
O Nurse leads Juliet to believe that Romeo is dead
O Juliet has harsh words for Romeo, Tybalt’s slayer, angry
O Juliet is loyal to Romeo, her husband, despite his role in Tybalt’s death
O banishment of Romeo is worse than the death of Tybalt, worse even than the death of her parents
O irony: Juliet’s hopes and harsh actuality
O Juliet’s speech, novel expressions, imagery
O paradoxes: opposite to what is seemed
CharactersJulietO removed from childhood and
dependence on mother
O makes up own mind
O deeply in love with Romeo
O weeps for Tybalt, sees cruelty of fate in Romeo’s slaying of him
O rises to husband’s defense when he is criticized
O sends Romeo a ring as pledge of her faithfulness
O proof of her depth of feeling; not shallow
NurseO somewhat
inconsiderate: leaves Juliet to guess who has been slain, no place for humor
O cooperative: will find Romeo
O seems good-hearted and means well, despite inefficiency
Act III
Scene iii
Points to be Emphasized
O Picture of Romeo in despair
O Will not be comforted by friar
O Banishment is a euphemism for death
O No mercy anywhere with out Juliet in his sight
O Fears Juliet will not forgive him for killing Tybalt
O Won over Friar, hope restored
O Wise, old Friar dispenses philosophy, wisdom, and a plan
O 3 points to be grateful forO 1) Juliet is alive O 2) escaped death O 3) punishment is banishment not
death
O Juliet’s ring assures Romeo of her continuing love
CharactersRomeo
O In despair but deeper than when he was in despair over Rosaline
O Ready to take his own life
O Earns Friar’s harsh criticisms
Friar
O Calm, wise, patient but stern enough to deal with Romeo
O Resourceful and practical
Nurse
O Loves to listen to philosophy of FriarO Little opportunity for education
Act III
Scene iv
Key Points to be Emphasized
O Paris still wants to marry Juliet
O Capulet decides that Juliet will wed Paris on Thursday
O He believes Juliet will obey him
O Will be a simple marriage, lack of ostentation shows more respect for the slain Tybalt
O Irony: Juliet being married to Paris while we know she is already married t Romeo
CharactersParis
O same fine gentleman, conventional and proper
Capulet
O fatalistic : “we were born to die”
O presumptuous and magisterial
O almost casual as to daughter and day of marriage
O contrast to Act I, scene ii, when he was concerned with Juliet’s welfare and marriage to early
O knows little about daughter
Act III
Scene V
Key Points to be emphasized
O Balcony scene: Romeo parting after their night together
O Reluctance of lovers to part
O Each of them foresees evil to come
O Lady Capulet’s arrival in Juliet’s room and news of marriage to Paris on Thursday; 3 days hence
O Capulet disowns Juliet
O Ultimatum: marry Paris or be disowned
O Juliet’s appeals to Heavens for pity; neither mother not father will help her
O Juliet appeals to the nurse and is advised to accept Paris
O Juliet’s is appalled – she is on her own
CharactersRomeo
O Tender, poetic, considerate lover
O Humorous, playful, hopeful
JulietO Experiences 3 emotional crises
1. Love scene: poetic, sentimental2. Scorn from parents3. Revulsion towards nurse
Nurse
O Kind and brave in defending Juliet against Capulet
O False and shallow in advice to Juliet
O Probably means well
Lady Capulet
O More moderate than her husband towards Juliet
O Cruel when she forsakes Juliet – “done with her” is a freezing reply
Capulet
O Probably was devoted to Juliet: “she was the hopeful lady of my earth”
O Great love seems to turn to anger, deeper because of his love for Juliet
O Extremely severe, brutal in casting her off
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