The document summarizes key points from Act II, Scene III of Romeo and Juliet. It discusses how the Friar questions if Romeo's love for Juliet is based on her looks alone or is true love, given how quickly he has switched his affections from Rosaline to Juliet. The Friar hopes that marrying Romeo and Juliet will help end the long-running feud between the Montague and Capulet families. The summary concludes by noting the document was created by M. Riddell in March 2017 to analyze aspects of the play.

1. Romeo & Juliet
Act II, Scene III
Study Guide Answers

2. 1. Many things have the potential for
good and evil. This is relevant
to current times.
Example: technology
The earth that‘s natures’s mother is her tomb.
What is her burying grave, that is her womb;
Lines 9 & 10

3. 2. The Friar wonders if Romeo’s feelings are
based on Juliet’s looks (purely physical
attraction) or actual love. He is shocked that
Romeo’s feelings have changed so quickly.
Young men’s love then lies
Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes. Lines 68 &69

4. 3. After all of Romeo’s pining for Rosaline the Friar can’t
believe he’s forgotten her so quickly.

5. 4. The Friar hopes that if Romeo and
Juliet get married it will end the
hatred between the Montagues and
the Capulets.
To turn your households’ rancor to pure love. Line 95

6. Created by M. Riddell
March 2017