Act III, Scene 1

Name __________________________ Romeo & Juliet Act III Reading Guide: use complete sentences when answering the questions. Act III, Scene 1 1. What is the significance of Benvolio’s opening lines of this scene? 2. When Tybalt asks Romeo to draw his sword, he says, “Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries/That thou has done me; therefore turn and draw” (III.1.67‐8). What “injuries” is he talking about? 3. Romeo responds, “I do protest I never injured thee…As dearly as mine own, be satisfied.” (III.1.69‐73) Why doesn’t Romeo want to fight Tybalt at first? A. Romeo is a coward. B. Romeo is now related to Tybalt by marriage. C. Romseo thinks that Mercutio has a better chance of beating Tybalt. D. Romeo is on his way to marry Juliet. 4. Why does Mercutio become involved in the fight? What happens to him? 5. This intensely serious scene includes a pun by Mercutio about death. Quote the pun: Explain what the pun means: 6. Why does Romeo pursue Tybalt? 7. Why does Montague argue that Romeo should be pardoned for killing Tybalt? 8. In your own words, write the Prince’s response to the deadly brawl. Act III, Scene 2 1. What is the dramatic irony in Juliet’s opening line? 2. Find a line in Juliet’s speech that could be foreshadowing of Julie as a widow. Quote the lines. 3. When the nurse approaches Juliet in the orchard to speak with her, what does Juliet think at first? 4. Identify 2 examples of oxymoron in this scene. 1. 2. 5. Juliet has mixed emotions about the brawl; how does she feel about the outcome at first hearing the news? How does she feel upon reflection? Act III, Scene 3 1. Quote a statement by Romeo that indicate he shares Juliet’s feelings about his exile. 2. When the Friar protests that being exiled is a merciful sentence, how does Romeo respond? 3. Romeo carries his reference to flies into a pun. Quote: Explain the pun: 4. How is Romeo finally comforted? Act III, Scene 4 1. What does Capulet believe to be the cause of Juliet’s sadness? 2. How does Capulet propose to comfort his daughter? Why is this contrary to what he spoke in Act I? 3. How soon will Paris and Juliet be married? 4. What could happen because of this hasty decision? Act III, Scene 5 1. What lines show that Romeo believes he will see Juliet again? Quote: 2. How does Juliet see Romeo as he descends the orchard wall? 3. Find and quote the personification in Romeo’s lines. 4. List one metaphor by which Capulet describes Juliet’s sobbing. 5.
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How does Capulet react to Juliet’s refusal to marry Paris? What does he threaten if she goes against his wishes? How has the relationship between father and daughter changed? How does Juliet’s mother respond to her defiance? 9. Juliet turns to her confidant, the nurse, for guidance. What does the nurse advise? 10. How do Juliet’s feelings toward the nurse quickly change after the nurse shares her thoughts about Juliet’s choices? 11. Does Juliet plan to confide in the nurse anymore? Quote lines to support your answer:

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