This document summarizes key events and details from Act 1, Scene 3 of Romeo & Juliet. It notes that Juliet's birthday is July 31st based on a reference to Lammas Day. It describes a conversation where the Nurse hints at Juliet's sexuality as she comes of age. It also outlines Lady Capulet telling Juliet that Paris wants to marry her and encourages her to consider him at the upcoming party, which Juliet agrees to attend.

1. Romeo &Juliet
Act 1,Scene 3
Study Guide Answers

2. 1. Lammas
Day was a
holiday to
celebrate the
harvest held
onAugust 1st.
So Juliet’s
birthday isJuly
31st .

3. 2. Nurse – Thou
wiltfallbackwards
whenthoughcomestof
age.(indicates
sexuality). The
Nurse is a
confidantof
bothJuliet and
her mother so
can get away
with saying just
about anything.

4. 3. LadyCapulet
tells her
daughter that
Paris wants to
marryJuliet, and
he is a fine catch
soJuliet should
check him out at
the party. Juliet
agrees to do so.

5. Created by
M. Riddell
February2017