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Act 3

Act III of Romeo and Juliet serves as the climax of the play, as Tybalt kills Mercutio and Romeo then kills Tybalt in revenge. This turns Romeo into an outlaw, sentenced to death by the Prince if he remains in Verona. Juliet is devastated by the death of her cousin Tybalt at Romeo's hands and furious when her father threatens to force her into a marriage with Paris if she refuses. The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, though Juliet has no intention of agreeing to the marriage.

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Act 3

Act III of Romeo and Juliet serves as the climax of the play, as Tybalt kills Mercutio and Romeo then kills Tybalt in revenge. This turns Romeo into an outlaw, sentenced to death by the Prince if he remains in Verona. Juliet is devastated by the death of her cousin Tybalt at Romeo's hands and furious when her father threatens to force her into a marriage with Paris if she refuses. The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, though Juliet has no intention of agreeing to the marriage.

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ENG2P1 Jan 10 2011

Romeo and Juliet Act III

Literary Elements

Climax - the most dramatic moment or turning point in the story.

1. Which event in this act served as a climax or turning point in Romeo and
Juliet’s life? How will this event drastically change their lives?

Irony - when the opposite of what is expected happens.

2. Name an event or comment a character said in this act that you found
ironic or surprising? How did this event or comment add to the drama of
the play?

Aside – a short speech delivered by an actor in a play, expressing the


character's thoughts. Traditionally, the aside is directed to the audience and is
presumed to be inaudible to the other actors.

3. There is an aside in Act 3. Where is it? How do you know? Why would
Shakespeare decide to deliver this line as an aside?
ENG2P1 Jan 10 2011

Act III Questions

1. Why is Romeo reluctant to fight Tybalt when Tybalt first challenges him? Why
does Romeo eventually kill him?

2. What punishment does the Prince give Romeo because of his involvement in
Tybalt’s murder? Why did he spare Romeo’s life?

3. How does Juliet react to the news of her Cousin Tybalt’s death at the hands of
her new husband, Romeo?

4. What does Juliet’s father threaten to do if she refuses to marry


Paris?

5. What advice does the Nurse give Juliet about marrying Paris? Does Juliet plan
to follow her advice?
ENG2P1 Jan 10 2011

Discussing the Issues – Act III

1. Select one person that you think is most responsible for the violence and
bloodshed that occurred in Verona in this act. Why do you think this
person is the most responsible for what happened? Do you believe the
violence could have been avoided, and if so how?

2. Lady Capulet tells Juliet in regards to her crying so much about Tybalt’s
death: “Stop crying. Grief in moderation is a sign of love, but too much of it
is foolishness.” What did Lady Capulet mean when she said this and do
you agree with her statement? Why or why not? Explain.

3. An arranged marriage is when the parents (usually the father) select a


mate for their child. The practice of arranging marriages was common in
the past and still is in many parts of the world today. What could be the
advantages of an arranged marriage? What could be the disadvantages?

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