Romeo & Juliet summary by PUC students 2016

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2. ContentsContents
I.I. IntroductionIntroduction
II.II. ProloguePrologue
III.III. Act I Scene 1-5Act I Scene 1-5
IV.IV. Act II Scene 1-6Act II Scene 1-6
V.V. Act III Scene 1-5Act III Scene 1-5
VI.VI. Act IV Scene 1-5Act IV Scene 1-5
VII.VII. Act V Scene 1-3Act V Scene 1-3
VIII.VIII. ConclusionConclusion
IX.IX. ReferencesReferences

3.  RomeoRomeo and JulietJuliet, a tragedy drama written by Williamby William
ShakespeareShakespeare,, is about a tragic love story of a young
man Romeo and a young woman Juliet. The conflict
between two families, Montague from Romeo’s side
and Capulet-from Juliet’s side becomes an obstacle to
their unconditional love.
 The full title of the 1599 version of the play is The Most
Excellent and Lamentable Tragedie, of Romeo and
Juliet.
Introduction

4. Prologue
 As a prologue to the play, the Chorus enters. The
Chorus describes two noble households (called
“houses”) in the city of Verona. Against each other
that remains a source of violent and bloody conflict.
The Chorus states that from these two houses, two
“star-crossed” (Prologue.6) lovers will appear. These
lovers will mend the quarrel between their families by
dying. The story of these two lovers, and of the
terrible strife between their families, will be the topic
of this play.

5. Scene 1
 The scene opens with a brawl on the streets of Verona between
servants from the affluent Montague and Capulet households.
While attempting to stop the fight, Benvolio (Romeo's cousin) is
drawn into the fray by Tybalt, kinsman of the Capulets. The fight
rapidly escalates as more citizens become involved and soon the
heads of both households appear on the scene. At last, Prince
Escalus arrives and stops the riot, forbidding any further
outbreaks of violence on pain of death.
 After Prince Escalus dismisses both sides, Montague and his wife
discuss Romeo's recent melancholy behavior with Benvolio and
ask him to discover its cause. They exit as Romeo enters in his
sad state — a victim of an unrequited love for the cold and
unresponsive Rosaline. Benvolio advises him to forget Rosaline
by looking for another, but Romeo insists that this would be
impossible.
Act I

6. Scene 2
 Paris, a relative of the prince, asks Capulet for his
daughter Juliet's hand in marriage. Capulet is initially
reluctant to give his consent because Juliet is so young.
Finally, however, he agrees to the match if Paris can gain
Juliet's consent.
 Capulet invites Paris to a feast to be held that night. Capulet
sends off the guest list with a servant, who is, unfortunately,
illiterate and cannot read the names. He meets Romeo and
Benvolio whom he asks for help. The guest list includes
Rosaline, the object of Romeo's affections, so Romeo resolves
to go to the feast despite the danger involved. Benvolio hopes
that Romeo will see another lady there to help him forget
about Rosaline. Romeo again denies that this could happen.

7. Scene 3
 Lady Capulet questions Juliet regarding her
feelings about marriage and then informs Juliet of
Paris' proposal. When her mother mentions that
Paris will attend the feast that evening, Juliet
reacts with dutiful reserve, whereas her nurse,
recalling incidents from Juliet's childhood,
volunteers a bawdier response.

8. Scene 4
 Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, and others from the Montague household
make their way to the Capulet feast. With their masks concealing their
identity, they resolve to stay for just one dance.
 Because Romeo continues to be lovesick for Rosaline, Mercutio teases
him for being such a stereotypical hopeless lover. Mercutio then
delivers his highly imaginative Queen Mab speech in which he
describes how the fairy delivers dreams to humans as they sleep.
 The scene concludes with Romeo's sense of foreboding at the
forthcoming evening: for my mind misgives some consequence, yet
hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this
night's revels.

9. Scene 5
 Romeo and his fellow attendees arrive at the Capulet feast. The guests
are greeted by Capulet, who reminisces with his cousin about how long
it has been since they both took part in a masque. Romeo
sees Juliet and falls in love with her instantly. Tybalt recognizes
Romeo's voice and sends for his rapier to kill him. A violent outburst is
prevented as Capulet insists on Tybalt's obedience, reminding him of
Romeo's good character and the need to keep the peace.
 Romeo and Juliet continue their exchanges and they kiss, but are
interrupted by The Nurse, who sends Juliet to find her mother. In her
absence, Romeo asks the Nurse who Juliet is and on discovering that
she is a Capulet, realizes the grave consequences of their love. The feast
draws to a close and Romeo leaves with Benvolio and the others. Juliet
then discovers from the Nurse that Romeo is a Montague.

10. Scene 1
Act II
 This scene takes place outside the Capulet
orchard. Romeo hopes to see Juliet again after falling in love
with her at first sight during the Capulet masquerade ball. He
leaps the orchard wall when he hears Mercutio and Benvolio
approaching. His friends are unaware that Romeo has met and
fallen in love with Juliet.
 Mercutio beckons to Romeo by teasing him about Rosaline's
seductive beauty. Romeo continues to hide, and Benvolio
persuades Mercutio to leave the scene, knowing Romeo's love of
solitude.

11. Scene 2
 Romeo stands in the shadows beneath Juliet's bedroom
window. Juliet appears on the balcony and thinking she's
alone, reveals in a soliloquy her love for Romeo. She despairs
over the feud between the two families and the problems the
feud presents. Romeo listens and when Juliet calls on him to
"doff" his name, he steps from the darkness saying, "call me but
love."
 After the two exchange expressions of devotion, the Nurse calls
Juliet from the balcony. Juliet leaves, but returns momentarily.
They agree to marry. Juliet promises to send a messenger the
next day so that Romeo can tell her what wedding
arrangements he has made. The scene concludes as day breaks
and Romeo leaves to seek the advice of Friar Laurence.

12. Scene 3
 Romeo arrives at Friar Laurence's cell as day breaks.Romeo arrives at Friar Laurence's cell as day breaks.
The Friar is collecting herbs and flowers while heThe Friar is collecting herbs and flowers while he
postulates on their powers to medicate and to poison.postulates on their powers to medicate and to poison.
Romeo tells him of his love for Juliet and asks theRomeo tells him of his love for Juliet and asks the
Friar to marry them later that day. The Friar isFriar to marry them later that day. The Friar is
amazed and concerned at the speed with whichamazed and concerned at the speed with which
Romeo has transferred his love from Rosaline toRomeo has transferred his love from Rosaline to
Juliet, but agrees to help the couple in the hope thatJuliet, but agrees to help the couple in the hope that
the marriage might ease the discord between the twothe marriage might ease the discord between the two
families.families.

13. Scene 4
 Now, the morning after the Capulet feast, Mercutio and Benvolio searchNow, the morning after the Capulet feast, Mercutio and Benvolio search
for Romeo. Mercutio blames Romeo's absence on his love for the "pale,for Romeo. Mercutio blames Romeo's absence on his love for the "pale,
hard-hearted wench," Rosaline. Benvolio has discovered that Tybalt hashard-hearted wench," Rosaline. Benvolio has discovered that Tybalt has
sent Romeo a challenge to duel, and Mercutio is amused at the thoughtsent Romeo a challenge to duel, and Mercutio is amused at the thought
of an encounter between Romeo, the romantic, and Tybalt, theof an encounter between Romeo, the romantic, and Tybalt, the
fashionable "Prince of Cats." Romeo then arrives and engages in a longfashionable "Prince of Cats." Romeo then arrives and engages in a long
series of linked puns and quibbles with Mercutio.series of linked puns and quibbles with Mercutio.
 The Nurse arrives with her servant, Peter, looking for Romeo. MercutioThe Nurse arrives with her servant, Peter, looking for Romeo. Mercutio
exasperates her with his quick, sharp mockery. Mercutio leaves withexasperates her with his quick, sharp mockery. Mercutio leaves with
Benvolio, and Romeo tells the Nurse that Juliet should meet himBenvolio, and Romeo tells the Nurse that Juliet should meet him
at Friar Laurence's cell at 2 p.m. that afternoon to be married. Theat 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 toNurse is to collect a rope ladder from Romeo so that he can climb to
Juliet's window to celebrate their wedding night.Juliet's window to celebrate their wedding night.

14. Scene 5
 Three hours after sending the Nurse for newsThree hours after sending the Nurse for news
from Romeo, Juliet waits impatiently for her return. Thefrom Romeo, Juliet waits impatiently for her return. The
Nurse, knowing of Juliet's eagerness, deliberately teases theNurse, knowing of Juliet's eagerness, deliberately teases the
young bride-to-be by withholding the word of the upcomingyoung bride-to-be by withholding the word of the upcoming
wedding. Instead, the Nurse complains about her aches andwedding. Instead, the Nurse complains about her aches and
pains.pains.
 The Nurse finally relents when Juliet is almost hysterical withThe Nurse finally relents when Juliet is almost hysterical with
frustration and tells her that she is to marry Romeo thatfrustration and tells her that she is to marry Romeo that
afternoon at Friar Laurence's cell. The Nurse then leaves toafternoon at Friar Laurence's cell. The Nurse then leaves to
collect the rope ladder that Romeo will use to climb intocollect the rope ladder that Romeo will use to climb into
Juliet's bedroom that night.Juliet's bedroom that night.

15. Scene 6
 Romeo and Friar Laurence wait for Juliet, and againRomeo and Friar Laurence wait for Juliet, and again
the Friar warns Romeo about the hastiness of histhe Friar warns Romeo about the hastiness of his
decision to marry. Romeo agrees, but boldlydecision to marry. Romeo agrees, but boldly
challenges "love-devouring death" to destroy hischallenges "love-devouring death" to destroy his
euphoria.euphoria.
 The friar then warns, these violent delights haveThe friar then warns, these violent delights have
violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire andviolent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and
powder, which, as they kiss, consume Juliet arrivespowder, which, as they kiss, consume Juliet arrives
and the Friar takes them into the church to beand the Friar takes them into the church to be
married.married.

16. Act III
 During the heat of the day, Benvolio and Mercutio are loiteringDuring the heat of the day, Benvolio and Mercutio are loitering
on the streets of Verona when Tybalt arrives looking for Romeo.on the streets of Verona when Tybalt arrives looking for Romeo.
Benvolio wishes to avoid a confrontation with the Capulets;Benvolio wishes to avoid a confrontation with the Capulets;
however, Mercutio is deliberately provocative and tries to drawhowever, Mercutio is deliberately provocative and tries to draw
Tybalt into an argument so that they can fight.Tybalt into an argument so that they can fight.
 Romeo appears and Tybalt insults him (You’re villain), hopingRomeo appears and Tybalt insults him (You’re villain), hoping
he will respond to the challenge, but Romeo refuses because hehe will respond to the challenge, but Romeo refuses because he
is now related to Tybalt through his marriage to Juliet.is now related to Tybalt through his marriage to Juliet.
Scene 1

17.  Mercutio, disgusted by Romeo's reluctance to fight, answersMercutio, disgusted by Romeo's reluctance to fight, answers
Tybalt's insults on Romeo's behalf. Tybalt and Mercutio draw theirTybalt's insults on Romeo's behalf. Tybalt and Mercutio draw their
swords and fight. To stop the battle, Romeo steps between themswords and fight. To stop the battle, Romeo steps between them
and Tybalt stabs Mercutio under Romeo's arm. Mercutio's woundand Tybalt stabs Mercutio under Romeo's arm. Mercutio's wound
is fatal and he dies crying "A plague o' both your houses!" Blindedis fatal and he dies crying "A plague o' both your houses!" Blinded
by rage over Mercutio's death, Romeo attacks Tybalt and kills him.by rage over Mercutio's death, Romeo attacks Tybalt and kills him.
 Romeo is forced to flee a mob of citizens as the Prince, the headsRomeo is forced to flee a mob of citizens as the Prince, the heads
of the two households, and their wives appear at the scene. Afterof the two households, and their wives appear at the scene. After
Benvolio gives an account of what has happened, the PrinceBenvolio gives an account of what has happened, the Prince
banishes Romeo from Verona under the penalty of death andbanishes Romeo from Verona under the penalty of death and
orders Lords Montague and Capulet to pay a heavy fine.orders Lords Montague and Capulet to pay a heavy fine.
Scene 1 cont.….

18.  Juliet waits impatiently for night to fall so that she canJuliet waits impatiently for night to fall so that she can
celebrate her wedding night with Romeo. The Nurse arrives andcelebrate her wedding night with Romeo. The Nurse arrives and
in her grief, misleads Juliet into thinking that Romeo has beenin her grief, misleads Juliet into thinking that Romeo has been
killed. When the Nurse eventually reveals that it is Tybalt whokilled. When the Nurse eventually reveals that it is Tybalt who
is dead, Juliet's fears are only slightly relieved. Upon hearingis dead, Juliet's fears are only slightly relieved. Upon hearing
that Romeo has been banished, Juliet is overwhelmed by grief.that Romeo has been banished, Juliet is overwhelmed by grief.
The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo is hiding at Friar Laurence'sThe Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo is hiding at Friar Laurence's
cell and Juliet sends the Nurse with a ring, bidding Romeo tocell and Juliet sends the Nurse with a ring, bidding Romeo to
come and "take his last farewell."come and "take his last farewell."
Scene 2

19.  Friar Laurence tells Romeo that the Prince has sentenced himFriar Laurence tells Romeo that the Prince has sentenced him
to banishment rather than death. Romeo is distraught becauseto banishment rather than death. Romeo is distraught because
he regards banishment as a form of living death when hehe regards banishment as a form of living death when he
cannot be with Juliet. The Friar tries to reason with Romeo, butcannot be with Juliet. The Friar tries to reason with Romeo, but
young Romeo is inconsolable — "with his own tears madeyoung Romeo is inconsolable — "with his own tears made
drunk." The Nurse arrives and tells Romeo of Juliet's grief.drunk." The Nurse arrives and tells Romeo of Juliet's grief.
Hearing this, Romeo tries to take his own life, but is preventedHearing this, Romeo tries to take his own life, but is prevented
by the Nurse. The Friar advises Romeo to go to Juliet that nightby the Nurse. The Friar advises Romeo to go to Juliet that night
as he had planned, and then before daybreak, flee to Mantua.as he had planned, and then before daybreak, flee to Mantua.
The Friar promises to find a way to announce Romeo andThe Friar promises to find a way to announce Romeo and
Juliet's marriage publicly and thereby gain a pardon for RomeoJuliet's marriage publicly and thereby gain a pardon for Romeo
to return safely.to return safely.
Scene 3

20.  Late on Monday evening, Capulet and Paris discussLate on Monday evening, Capulet and Paris discuss
how Juliet's grief over Tybalt's death has preventedhow Juliet's grief over Tybalt's death has prevented
Paris from continuing his courtship of Juliet.Paris from continuing his courtship of Juliet.
Suddenly, as Paris prepares to leave, Capulet offersSuddenly, as Paris prepares to leave, Capulet offers
him Juliet's hand in marriage. He tells Paris thathim Juliet's hand in marriage. He tells Paris that
Juliet will obey his patriarchal wishes and marryJuliet will obey his patriarchal wishes and marry
Paris on Thursday. Paris eagerly agrees to theParis on Thursday. Paris eagerly agrees to the
arrangements, and Lady Capulet is sent to conveyarrangements, and Lady Capulet is sent to convey
the news to Juliet.the news to Juliet.
Scene 4

21.  At dawn on Tuesday morning, Romeo and Juliet make their finalAt dawn on Tuesday morning, Romeo and Juliet make their final
exchanges of love before Romeo leaves for Mantua. The lovers try toexchanges of love before Romeo leaves for Mantua. The lovers try to
resist the coming day that heralds their separation by pretending that itresist the coming day that heralds their separation by pretending that it
is still night and that the bird they hear is the nightingale and not theis still night and that the bird they hear is the nightingale and not the
lark, a morning bird. However, the ominous threat of the Prince'slark, a morning bird. However, the ominous threat of the Prince's
sentence of death finally forces the lovers to part.sentence of death finally forces the lovers to part.
 Juliet's mother arrives and, believing that Juliet cries for Tybalt ratherJuliet's mother arrives and, believing that Juliet cries for Tybalt rather
than the departure of Romeo, tries to comfort Juliet with her plan tothan the departure of Romeo, tries to comfort Juliet with her plan to
have Romeo poisoned. Lady Capulet then tells Juliet the happy newshave Romeo poisoned. Lady Capulet then tells Juliet the happy news
that she is to marry Paris on Thursday. Juliet is stunned and tells herthat she is to marry Paris on Thursday. Juliet is stunned and tells her
mother that she cannot be married in such haste.mother that she cannot be married in such haste.
Scene 5

22.  Her father enters expecting to find Juliet excitedHer father enters expecting to find Juliet excited
about the wedding he arranged on her behalf. Whenabout the wedding he arranged on her behalf. When
she expresses opposition, he becomes enraged andshe expresses opposition, he becomes enraged and
demands that Juliet obey his "decree" and preparesdemands that Juliet obey his "decree" and prepares
to be wed. The Nurse tries to defend Juliet, but to noto be wed. The Nurse tries to defend Juliet, but to no
avail. Capulet threatens to disown his daughter if sheavail. Capulet threatens to disown his daughter if she
continues to oppose him. The scene concludes withcontinues to oppose him. The scene concludes with
the Nurse advising Juliet to obey her father, andthe Nurse advising Juliet to obey her father, and
Juliet resolves to seek the advice of Friar Laurence.Juliet resolves to seek the advice of Friar Laurence.
Scene 5 cont.….

23. Act IV
 On Tuesday morning, Paris tells Friar Laurence of hisOn Tuesday morning, Paris tells Friar Laurence of his
proposed marriage to Juliet — a wedding scheduledproposed marriage to Juliet — a wedding scheduled
to take place in two days. The Friar expressesto take place in two days. The Friar expresses
concern that the wedding has been arranged tooconcern that the wedding has been arranged too
quickly, and he offers various reasons to delay thequickly, and he offers various reasons to delay the
ceremony. Paris believes that Capulet hastened theceremony. Paris believes that Capulet hastened the
nuptials out of concern for Juliet's grief over Tybalt'snuptials out of concern for Juliet's grief over Tybalt's
death.death.
Scene 1

24.  Juliet arrives at the Friar's cell and manages to cleverly sidestepJuliet arrives at the Friar's cell and manages to cleverly sidestep
Paris' compliments and references to their upcoming marriage.Paris' compliments and references to their upcoming marriage.
Paris then leaves, and Juliet begs the Friar for a solution to herParis then leaves, and Juliet begs the Friar for a solution to her
tragic dilemma because she fears that death is her only option.tragic dilemma because she fears that death is her only option.
The Friar offers Juliet a remedy — a sleeping potion that she isThe Friar offers Juliet a remedy — a sleeping potion that she is
to take on Wednesday night, the evening before the wedding. Theto take on Wednesday night, the evening before the wedding. The
potion will render Juliet unconscious, and she will appear to bepotion will render Juliet unconscious, and she will appear to be
dead for 42 hours, during which time her body will rest in thedead for 42 hours, during which time her body will rest in the
family tomb. In the meantime, the Friar will let Romeo know offamily tomb. In the meantime, the Friar will let Romeo know of
this plan. Juliet immediately agrees and leaves with the potion.this plan. Juliet immediately agrees and leaves with the potion.
Scene 1 cont.…

25.  Juliet returns to the Capulet house to find weddingJuliet returns to the Capulet house to find wedding
preparations well underway. She tells her father thatpreparations well underway. She tells her father that
she will abide by his wishes and agree to marry Paris.she will abide by his wishes and agree to marry Paris.
Lord Capulet is so overjoyed at the news that heLord Capulet is so overjoyed at the news that he
decides to move the wedding from Thursday todecides to move the wedding from Thursday to
Wednesday. Lady Capulet protests, saying that suchWednesday. Lady Capulet protests, saying that such
quick notice doesn't allow enough time to prepare, butquick notice doesn't allow enough time to prepare, but
the euphoric Lord Capulet ignores her. Juliet is nowthe euphoric Lord Capulet ignores her. Juliet is now
to be married the following morning.to be married the following morning.
Scene 2

26.  Juliet and her nurse make the final preparations forJuliet and her nurse make the final preparations for
the wedding that is to take place the followingthe wedding that is to take place the following
morning. Lady Capulet offers her assistance, butmorning. Lady Capulet offers her assistance, but
Juliet asks to be left to her prayers and sends theJuliet asks to be left to her prayers and sends the
Nurse and her mother away. Juliet then reflects onNurse and her mother away. Juliet then reflects on
the Friar's plan. She wonders if the Friar has giventhe Friar's plan. She wonders if the Friar has given
her actual poison to cover his role in marrying aher actual poison to cover his role in marrying a
Capulet and a Montague.Capulet and a Montague.
Scene 3

27.  She decides she must trust the Friar. However if the potion failsShe decides she must trust the Friar. However if the potion fails
to work, she resolves to die rather than marry Paris. To that end,to work, she resolves to die rather than marry Paris. To that end,
she places a dagger by her bedside. Juliet's imagination runs wildshe places a dagger by her bedside. Juliet's imagination runs wild
as she imagines the horrors she will face if the plan does notas she imagines the horrors she will face if the plan does not
work and she awakens alone in the tomb. Only when shework and she awakens alone in the tomb. Only when she
imagines Tybalt's ghost moving toward Romeo to avenge it doesimagines Tybalt's ghost moving toward Romeo to avenge it does
she muster the courage to take the potion and intercept Tybalt: Oshe muster the courage to take the potion and intercept Tybalt: O
look, I think I see my cousin's ghost seeking out Romeo that didlook, I think I see my cousin's ghost seeking out Romeo that did
spit his body upon a rapier's point! Stay, Tybalt, stay!spit his body upon a rapier's point! Stay, Tybalt, stay!
Scene 3 cont.…

28.  The time is 3 a.m., and Lord Capulet has not been toThe time is 3 a.m., and Lord Capulet has not been to
bed. The Capulet household has been alivebed. The Capulet household has been alive
throughout the night with frenetic weddingthroughout the night with frenetic wedding
preparation activities. The day begins to break, andpreparation activities. The day begins to break, and
Capulet hears music signaling that Paris isCapulet hears music signaling that Paris is
approaching the house. He orders the Nurse toapproaching the house. He orders the Nurse to
awaken Juliet.awaken Juliet.
Scene 4

29.  The scene opens early on Wednesday morning. TheThe scene opens early on Wednesday morning. The
Nurse enters Juliet's room and discovers her seemingly lifeless body onNurse enters Juliet's room and discovers her seemingly lifeless body on
the bed. The Nurse tries to wake her, but believing her to be dead,the bed. The Nurse tries to wake her, but believing her to be dead,
cries out to the family in desperation. The Capulets, Friar Laurence,cries out to the family in desperation. The Capulets, Friar Laurence,
and Paris enter the room in response to the Nurse's cries. Theyand Paris enter the room in response to the Nurse's cries. They
dramatically mourn Juliet's loss while the Friar maintains hisdramatically mourn Juliet's loss while the Friar maintains his
deception by offering words of support about Divine Will, comfortingdeception by offering words of support about Divine Will, comforting
the family by expressing the belief that Juliet is in heaven. He thenthe family by expressing the belief that Juliet is in heaven. He then
arranges for Juliet's body to be taken to the family vault.arranges for Juliet's body to be taken to the family vault.
 Capulet orders that the wedding preparations be changed to funeralCapulet orders that the wedding preparations be changed to funeral
preparations. The scene concludes with a comic interlude between thepreparations. The scene concludes with a comic interlude between the
wedding musicians and Peter, a Capulet servant, as they engage inwedding musicians and Peter, a Capulet servant, as they engage in
bawdy wordplay.bawdy wordplay.
Scene 5

30. Act V
 In Mantua, Romeo mistakenly believes that hisIn Mantua, Romeo mistakenly believes that his
dreams portend good news because he dreameddreams portend good news because he dreamed
that Juliet found him dead but revived him with herthat Juliet found him dead but revived him with her
kisses. Romeo's servant, Balthasar, then reports tokisses. Romeo's servant, Balthasar, then reports to
Romeo that Juliet has died. Romeo, controlling hisRomeo that Juliet has died. Romeo, controlling his
grief, makes plans to return to Verona. He offers agrief, makes plans to return to Verona. He offers a
poor apothecary a large amount of money to sell himpoor apothecary a large amount of money to sell him
poison illegally. The poison will enable Romeo to bepoison illegally. The poison will enable Romeo to be
reunited with Juliet in death.reunited with Juliet in death.
Scene 1

31.  Friar Laurence discovers that Friar John, theFriar Laurence discovers that Friar John, the
messenger he sent to Mantua with a lettermessenger he sent to Mantua with a letter
to Romeo explaining that Juliet is alive, has beento Romeo explaining that Juliet is alive, has been
quarantined because of an outbreak of the plaguequarantined because of an outbreak of the plague
and prevented from leaving Verona. Friar Laurenceand prevented from leaving Verona. Friar Laurence
then hurries to the Capulet tomb because it is nearlythen hurries to the Capulet tomb because it is nearly
time for Juliet to wake.time for Juliet to wake.
Scene 2

32.  Paris arrives at the Capulet tomb to lay flowers in Juliet's memory. HisParis arrives at the Capulet tomb to lay flowers in Juliet's memory. His
page warns him that someone is approaching, and they hide in thepage warns him that someone is approaching, and they hide in the
bushes outside the tomb. Romeo appears with Balthasar and breaksbushes outside the tomb. Romeo appears with Balthasar and breaks
into the tomb on the pretext of seeing Juliet one last time. Balthasar,into the tomb on the pretext of seeing Juliet one last time. Balthasar,
apprehensive about what Romeo is going to do and fearful of Romeo'sapprehensive about what Romeo is going to do and fearful of Romeo's
wild looks, also hides himself outside the tomb.wild looks, also hides himself outside the tomb.
 Paris, believing that Romeo has come to desecrate the bodies in theParis, believing that Romeo has come to desecrate the bodies in the
tomb, confronts Romeo. Romeo tries to warn Paris off, but Paristomb, confronts Romeo. Romeo tries to warn Paris off, but Paris
challenges Romeo and they fight. Paris is wounded and dies. Justchallenges Romeo and they fight. Paris is wounded and dies. Just
before he dies, he begs Romeo to place him in the tomb next to Juliet.before he dies, he begs Romeo to place him in the tomb next to Juliet.
Romeo is filled with compassion and grants his wish. Paris' page, whoRomeo is filled with compassion and grants his wish. Paris' page, who
has watched the fight, goes to call the night watchman.has watched the fight, goes to call the night watchman.
Scene 3

33.  Romeo is dazzled by Juliet's beauty even in death. Without hesitation,Romeo is dazzled by Juliet's beauty even in death. Without hesitation,
he kisses her, drinks the poison, and dies at her side. A moment later,he kisses her, drinks the poison, and dies at her side. A moment later,
the Friar arrives and discovers the dead bodies of Romeo and Paris.the Friar arrives and discovers the dead bodies of Romeo and Paris.
Juliet then wakens from her death-like sleep and looks for Romeo,Juliet then wakens from her death-like sleep and looks for Romeo,
saying, "Where is my Romeo?" Upon seeing the bodies of Romeo andsaying, "Where is my Romeo?" Upon seeing the bodies of Romeo and
Paris, she resolves to remain in the tomb.Paris, she resolves to remain in the tomb.
 The Friar tries in desperation to convince Juliet to leave as the nightThe Friar tries in desperation to convince Juliet to leave as the night
watchman approaches, but Juliet refuses. The Friar flees, and Juliet iswatchman approaches, but Juliet refuses. The Friar flees, and Juliet is
alone with Romeo and Paris dead at her side. She tries to drink poisonalone with Romeo and Paris dead at her side. She tries to drink poison
from Romeo's vial. Finding it empty, she tries to kiss some poison fromfrom Romeo's vial. Finding it empty, she tries to kiss some poison from
his lips. Hearing the night watchman approach, Juliet fatally stabshis lips. Hearing the night watchman approach, Juliet fatally stabs
herself with Romeo's dagger.herself with Romeo's dagger.
Scene 3 cont.….

34.  The night watchman and the Prince arrive shortly, accompaniedThe night watchman and the Prince arrive shortly, accompanied
by the Capulets and Lord Montague. Lady Montague has died ofby the Capulets and Lord Montague. Lady Montague has died of
grief at Romeo's banishment. The Friar faithfully recounts thegrief at Romeo's banishment. The Friar faithfully recounts the
events of the past week and offers his life in atonement. Theevents of the past week and offers his life in atonement. The
Prince acknowledges the Friar's benevolent intent and insteadPrince acknowledges the Friar's benevolent intent and instead
lays the blame for the deaths squarely on Montague and Capuletlays the blame for the deaths squarely on Montague and Capulet
for their longstanding quarrel. The Prince also blames himselffor their longstanding quarrel. The Prince also blames himself
for his leniency and fines Montague and Capulet severely. Thefor his leniency and fines Montague and Capulet severely. The
two families are finally reconciled as the Prince ends the play bytwo families are finally reconciled as the Prince ends the play by
saying, "For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Julietsaying, "For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet
and her Romeo."and her Romeo."
Scene 3 cont.….

35. Conclusion
 Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy drama , a comedy, and a classic thatRomeo and Juliet, a tragedy drama , a comedy, and a classic that
isfull of theconflict.isfull of theconflict.
 Romeo and Juliet shows many views of love including completeRomeo and Juliet shows many views of love including complete
contrasts.contrasts.
 Romeo’slovegrowsthroughout thestory asheisrealism with hisRomeo’slovegrowsthroughout thestory asheisrealism with his
beginning affection to Rosaline is not real and he catches realbeginning affection to Rosaline is not real and he catches real
love with Juliet. Their love is pure as they forget all disgustlove with Juliet. Their love is pure as they forget all disgust
between thefamilies.between thefamilies.
 The only one way they can be live together is by killingThe only one way they can be live together is by killing
themselves. Their lovejust goeson ironically in death.themselves. Their lovejust goeson ironically in death.

36. Reference
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