Act 3 Scene 1

In Act 3 Scene 1 is clearly shows how much Romeo cared for Mercutio. This is shown when Benvolio says "Brave Mercutio is dead". This scene is when Romeo kills Tybalt because he killed Mercutio. He avenged the death of his best friend instead of staying with his wife. Clearly, He rather does something dangerous instead let someone get away with hurting his family. Which makes it hard for Romeo and Juliet to be together. They got married and care for each other a lot and he sacrificed that all for the person who has always been with him. All this shows the type of character Romeo is.

Act 2 Scene 5

 In this Act one, I really liked how The Nursed goes and talks to Romeo just to show how much they cared for each other. She helps Romeo plan their marriage. she does this my going to Romeo to set up everything. She first tells Romeo to not mess with her if he is going to hurt her. Then they talk to Friar to make sure the wedding is arranged. You can tell the nurse cares bc she says "You know how to chose a man". She also says " I am a drudge and toil in your delight". The first one shows that she is proud of Juliet and the choices she has made. The second one demonstrates that the Nurse is happy to see Juliet so happy.

Act 1 Scene 5

 In Act One Scene Five, Is where Romeo and Juliet meet and immediately they feel a connection. When they feel this connection they kiss each other. This is revealed in the book when Juliet say's " You kiss by the book" which is a compliment to Romeo. Also in the movie, we watched in class it shows that they kiss once then they have a full make out scene. All this shows the connection they have with each other. At first, when they meet they just want to introduce themselves but soon lead to something a lot more powerful and filled with emotions. When they meet the connections is shown when Juliet says "You do wrong your hand too much" which shows that they immediately have a connection. The emotions they feel for each other is described in the book and shown in movies with a great deal of emotion.

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Reporter: sir, how do you feel towards the brawl between Tybalt Romeo and Mercutio?

Random montague: This is crazy! I don't understand why Romeo is at all in blame for Tybalt's death

Reporter: How is that sir?

Random montague: I was there the whole fight! Romeo was a pacifist and refused to fight or even disturb peace when Tybalt provoked him..

Reporter: But Romeo still killed him right?

Random montague: only becuase he killed brave Mercutio

Reporter: as a form of vengence

Random montague: not only as a honorable form of vengence, but doing what the law would've done anyways! This is an outrage! period.

Act 5, Scene 3

In Act 5, Scene 3 Paris goes to the churchyard with his servant. He then orders the Page to get flowers and to give it to him to put it with Juliet. Paris hears a whistle he then realizes that it was Romeo coming out of the darkness. But before Romeo goes in he tells Balthasar that if he goes in he will kill him because he wants to be in peace. Romeo tells Paris to go away because he wants to be alone with his love but Paris says he won't then Paris gets stab by Romeo and his last wish is to put him close to Juliet's body. Romeo does what Paris has asked him to do. Then he drinks the poison and dies. Juliet wakes up minutes later and realizes that Romeo is dead so she kills herself by stabbing her in the chest.

Act 3 Scene 1: Interview with Mercutio

Act 3 Scene 1

Host: So, Mercutio, your thoughts on Tybalt?

Mercutio: He’s quite cocky and loves to fight.  If you let him get too full of himself things can turn bad.

Host: Why do you think Romeo refused to fight Tybalt?

Mercutio: Romeo's never been one for fighting, he always preferred poetry and art.  He’s probably just lovesick... and still obsessing over Rosaline.

Host: Tell me, why did you volunteer to duel Tybalt?

Mercutio: It would have been an embarrassment.  Romeo wouldn’t even fight for his own name!  I fought Tybalt to defend Romeo’s honor.  And Tybalt, how could I let the cocky cousin wallow in his pride? 

Act 5 Scene 3: Friar

Prompt F

I do not know what I have done. What seemed to be a helpful task turned into a tragedy. I am so ashamed of myself. I must be punished for my horrible deeds and for the lies I have told. If I hadn't left Juliet alone, she would still be here today. If I could've arrived at the tomb faster, I could have stopped Romeo from drinking the poison. God forgive me! I have caused the agony in both the Capulet and Montague families. I shall never live in peace with myself after taking away the happiness of the Capulets and Montagues. O God please forgive me! Let Romeo and Juliet rest together in peace! 

Act 3 Scene 1

This image of a volcano shoes the explosive nature of Romeo, Tybalt, and Mercutio when they enter the brawl. The three of them are unpredictable and strike with veracity and power. Nobody can predict their next move and when they do make a move it is violent and explosive. Romeo demonstrates this when he goes after Tybalt after Mercutio is slain. Tybalt and Mercutio demonstrate this explosiveness when they start the brawl.

Act 2 Scene 4

During this scene, Shakespear gives the audience a look into the dynamic between the Nurse and Benvolio. Benvolio goes back and forth teasing the Nurse as she falls to anger and frustration. This cements the serious attitude of the Nurse and the jokester appearance of Benvolio. They go back and forth arguing and teasing and then Benvolio and his boys start to mess with the Nurse's dress. She eventually gets fed up and just leaves.

Act 3 Scene 5: The Anger turn into kill

After Mercurio is being slain by Tybalt, Romeo stand up

How in the World you dare to fight in the public again, this is disobeying the Prince's order, but since you slain my dear friend, I will definitely fight you, I will slay your life, Tybalt, in order to restore the glory of the Montagues.

After the fight end, Tybalt being slain, and Romeo win

Yes, Mercutio, I did the vengeance for you, you can now rest in peace, I need to get out of this mess before the Prince come and find out this place of a mess. Tybalt I am sorry, I have to kill you, but indeed I don't really want to fight anyone, I just want to stay with my love - Juliet. I will seek Friar for help.

Act 3 Scene 1: The Fight Scene

As tensions in the city rise, the Montagues and the Capulets become increasingly hostile with one another. A confrontation in the streets finds Mercutio and Tybalt prepared to duel. As Romeo enters the scene, the dynamic between him and Mercutio becomes apparent. In a way, they serve as each other's foil: Mercutio is ready for a fight, yet joking, and Romeo wishes for peace and is cautious. The way that these two characters interact is crucial to the scene, as Mercutio begins by attacking Tybalt. As Mercutio is wounded and dies, Romeo throws caution to the wind and kills Tybalt.

Act 5 Scene 3: Interview with the Prince

Host: So prince, how do you feel about the two deaths?
Prince: Well, of course, it is a tragedy, but I actually think it might do a lot of good.
Host: What do you mean?
Prince: The feud families are realizing that the feud is really silly because of this.
Host: I see. What do you think will happen between the families once the feud is over?
Prince: I don't see them as being friends, but I see the as fighting a lot less and less death between the two.
Host: Wow, that was very surprising. Thank you.

Act 5 Scene 2

Prompt B

Host: Friar, you have just found out your plan has failed. How are you feeling right now?

Friar: Honestly I'm a little shocked my plan did not work out and I worry how this may play out.
Juliet will wake without her Romeo and I must be there before she jumps to rash conclusions.

Host: What, in your opinion, makes Romeo and Juliet go to any lengths for each other.

Friar: In all my time I have never seen two people willing to go as far as these two have. Because of this, the only reason that makes the tiniest bit of sense in my head is that they are in love. However, this too seems illogical because they have only just met. I feel that there must be something written in the stars about these two, for their story and desperate emotions seem too wild to be formed any other way.

Host: And finally, what do you plan on doing now to ensure that Romeo and Juliet are together again?

Friar: Well the first priority is to go get Juliet. As I mentioned before, she may jump to rash conclusions and I must be there for her. Then I will bring her back to my cell where I can send word to Romeo to come to get Juliet in person. I fear if I keep them apart for too long they will beshrew me ceaselessly.

Act 3 Scene 1: Benvolio Left Behind

Questions for Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 1: Interview with Benvolio

Host: Hello, Benvolio. It is good to see you... well, alive, especially at this time when citizens of Verona are dying.
Benvolio: Mercution and Tybalt did not just die. They were killed, Mercutio by Tybalt and Tybalt by my kinsman, Romeo. They fought in Verona's streets, which was forbidden by the Prince, and they paid a horrible price for it.
Host: And how do you feel about fighting?
Benvolio: I do not like it when it is not necessary. Mercutio... he used to tell me that I would say I disliked fighting but find the smallest things to fight over, but soon after the last time he told me that he got involved in a fight that wasn't his to begin with and he was killed in that very fight.
Host: Do you think Tybalt meant to kill Mercutio? Or did Romeo's interference cause his death?
Benvolio: Honestly, I am not sure. Tybalt came to fight Romeo, not Mercutio, and only fought Mercutio because he challenged him. Even so, Tybalt loves fighting as much as anything, and he could have been aiming to kill. As far as Romeo, I do not want to think about what could have happened had he not come between them.
Host: How do you feel right now?
Benvolio: My two closest friends are dead and banished. I feel as if the world is a different place for me now.
Host: I see. Thank you for your time.

Act 5 Scene 2- Death of Juliet

Romeo:

I have no idea what I am going to without my beautiful lady Juliet! It all came as such a surprise to me, and to my only true love also. I cannot believe my luck, first falling for and then getting over Rosaline, only to lead me to the great tragedy like this. I had only met Juliet a few days before, but I loved her like no one else. I expected come here and from now on be with her forever. I was told that my good Juliet was doing fine, and when I come to visit her I get the exact opposite. O Juliet, the only thing that I can possibly do now without is take my own life too.

Act 5 Scene 3: The Dismal Deaths of Romeo and Juliet

Host: How do you think the plan worked out? Was it successful or not?

Friar Lawrence: Honestly, the plan was a total bust. Romeo is dead, Juliet is dead, I'm in trouble, and chaos is alive and well in Verona. I don't know how this all could've gone terribly south the way it did.

Host: How did Romeo not manage to receive your letter to him?

Friar Lawrence: Well, I'm quite disappointed that I wasn't able to deliver it to him in Mantua. It was all because the town was so worried about the plague and having it spread that I wasn't even allowed to enter. If Romeo receives the letter and knows what's going on with Juliet, the two of them would be alive and well today.

Host: Who is to blame for this terrible chain events leading to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

Friar Lawrence: One thing I will admit is that this plan wasn't planned out very well. It wasn't clearly thought through, as everyone is dead. Romeo should've gotten the note, Juliet should've woken up to the delight of him, and peace should be present in Verona. But this didn't happen, and I guess that falls back on me. It might've helped if Romeo hadn't been so dramatic and drank the potion, or if Juliet had run away with me after his death so that neither of us would've been caught. But, it is what it is, and now our lives here will never be the same again, always remembering the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

Act 3: Scene 1 - A Wild Romeo

This is a picture of a wildfire, which I feel is similar to Romeo's reaction after Tybalt kills Mercutio. Wildfires are crazy, chaotic, and practically uncontrollable. Romeo, after he processes what happened to Mercutio, succumbs to a primal, savage instinct. His one desire is to avenge his friend's death by killing Tybalt, no matter the consequence. Just like a wildfire, there is little anyone can do stop Romeo's actions. 

Act 5 Scene 3

Acting as Juliet
In this scene, I woke up from some fake poison I took earlier in the morning then found my husband, Romeo, dead on the ground. I then took his sword and killed myself with it. I reacted to his death like this because he is my one and only love. I killed myself so I can be with him forever. If I didn't kill myself I would then have to deal with my parents and the town and explain to them why I faked my death.

Act 5 Scene 3

Prompt D:
This sign demonstrates Scene three very well. This is because whenever an individually reads it they are destined to say, "no no no no." If Romeo just waited a couple minutes later, this whole scene would have been a "happily ever after" story. Instead of a happy ending, Shakespeare made it so that it was a more dramatic scene. If Romeo had waited and came to her later, he wouldn't have had to kill anyone that he did. Also, he wouldn't have killed himself and ultimately killed Juliet. This goes to show how the relationship between Romeo and Juliet is very rushed and how they both overreact.

Act 5, Scene 3: Friar Lawrence Stepping Up!

In this scene, Friar Lawrence discovers that Romeo did not in fact get the letter and is now in the tomb with Juliet. He suddenly realizes what is about to happen when he says, "Stray, then. I'll go alone. Fear comes upon me. O, how I fear some ill unthrifty thing". You can see that he is scared, but ready to take action. The interesting part about this quote from the reader's perspective is the fact that Friar Lawrence hasn't had that kind of attitude towards anything yet in the whole story. He's always either been too scared to do anything or not cared about it and picked flowers by himself (movie reference!). This changing in character at the end of the movie really helps build the climax to the end where he finds Romeo dead and Juliet alive. He also kind of foreshadows the ending to come. Overall, Friar Lawrence has been a very dynamic character in Romeo and Juliet, and this quote really captures it more than any other.

Act 5 Scene 3

Act 5 Scene 3
Prompt E (Balthasar)

The relationship between Romeo and Balthasar is rather sweet, in my perspective. One can really tell that Balthasar really cares about Romeo, for he rides all the way to Mantua to inform him of the news of Juliet's "death." Though Romeo is distraught over the news, he still speaks kindly to Balthasar, in gratitude for his journey and consideration. Additionally, though Romeo threatens him with his life if he stays in the cemetary, Balthasar understands that his master is not in his right mind, and stays hidden near the tomb, when he says, "For all this same, I'll hide me hereabout. His looks I fear, and his intents I doubt" (223).

Act 3 scene 5

Interview with Romeo and Juliet.
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Interviewer: Hi Romeo

Romeo: Hey

Interviewer: How's It going Juliet?

Juliet: Not so good, they don't have ant Szechuan sauce in hell.

Interviewer: What are you doing there, I thought you were a good person.

Juliet: Yeah, but apparently killing myself was a bad thing.

Interviewer: Well Romeo, Juliet, that's what I came here to talk about. So lets get started shall we?

Romeo: Sure

Interviewer: So Romeo, you killed yourself first, can you tell me what you were feeling.

Romeo: Well I came into the tomb and there were dead people everywhere, feel me?

Interviewer: I see.

Romeo: and then I saw Juliet and thought to myself "Oh my gosh, she's really dead and since I just killed Paris, I have no other choice."

Interviewer: Yeah I get that but can you tell me why you killed Paris in the first place?

Romeo: Yeah he was just in my way and I was already a murderer since I killed Tybalt so I just thought to myself, "screw it" and I killed him.

Interviewer: Wow that's intense.

Romeo: Yeah

Interviewer: Thank you Romeo, now Juliet, you wake up from your coma and you see Romeo dead, tell me what happens after that.

Juliet: Well I see him and Friar Lawrence was like " come be a nun with me" and I knew that I wouldn't look good in a black robe and marring Paris was no longer an option because Romeo just had to go and kill him.

Romeo: Don't blame me, he came in front of me and suicide and I just couldn't do anything else, If I didn't do anything I might have died.

Juliet: *cold stare*, Really?

Romeo: ooooooh sorry about that...

Juliet: Anyways, I was saying that I really had no other options and so I took Romeo's knife and just... stabbed myself.

Interviewers: Thank you both for coming but we are out of time for today.
See you both next time on "Interviewing the Suicidal".

Act 5 Scene 3 Prompt F
Acting as Juliet
In this scene, I decided to kill myself so I could be with Romeo. I chose to do this because I loved him so much. I feel very deeply for Romeo that I want to be with him for the rest of my life. I think that I made the right choice because if I did not kill myself I would have to marry another guy that I do not love as much as I love Romeo. Also if I did not kill myself I would have to face my mom and explain to her why I fake killed myself using a potion.

Act 5 Scene 3

Basically, in this scene, Romeo hears that his true love Juliet has died and wants to go see her in her tomb. He stops at a drug store to buy some poison so that he could kill himself next to her.  When he arrives at the tomb it turns out Paris had the same idea as Romeo. Paris sees Romeo and wants to fight him because Romeo was the one who killed Tibult. Romeo doesn't want to fight because he is about to kill himself anyways. They end up fighting and Romeo kills Paris. He puts Paris in the tomb and then finds Juliet. He sees Juliet and says some words to her then drinks the poison and kills himself next to her.

Act 3, Scene 1: Romeo's Fate

After Romeo kills Tybalt in a sword fight, Romeo cries, "O, I am fortune's fool!" This line shows us how Romeo believes that it was fate that caused him to kill Tybalt. He places no blame on himself and instead accuses that stars of the act he committed. He believes that fate was cruel to him, as he knows that he will have to face consequences for killing Tybalt. Romeo had just married Juliet, and now that he could be executed by the Prince, he blames his poor fortune. This line also references to the idea that Romeo and Juliet were fated for tragedy from the beginning. They were "star-crossed lovers," meaning that they were not meant to be together. Instead, fate arranged them to meet, and the line, "O, I am fortune's fool!" refers to Romeo and Juliet's inevitable misfortune.

Act 5, Scene 3

The image above is of a tornado because that is what the dispute between the Montagues and the Capulets is like. They hate each other so much that they are affecting the people around them too. In act 5, scene 3, Romeo and Juliet both die because they knew they're families did not approve of their love for each other. Also, Paris dies because he is involved with the Capulets. And a lot more people die because of this hatred between the Montagues and the Capulets, and then after so many people are dead they realize it hasn't been worth their differences. A tornado is exactly the same, at first it is destroying everything in its path and then after a while, it goes back to normal. 

Act 3, Scene 1: Pawns In A Much Bigger Game

Scene 3.1 - Mercutio says, "I am peppered, I warrant, for this world. A plague o' both your houses! 'Zounds, a dog, a rat, a mouse, a cat, to scratch a man to death. A braggart, a rogue, a villain, that fights by the book of arithmetic! Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm". These lines really demonstrate how even civilians are being hurt by a feud that lasted for too long. Mercutio blames Romeo for being stabbed underneath his arm because Romeo got in the way of their fight. If it weren't for Romeo's feelings and wishes for peace between the houses for the sake of his relationship with Juliet, Mercutio might not have been stabbed. In some twisted way, Romeo played a part in Mercutio's death. During the play, Mercutio curses both houses for causing his suffering because he was used as a pawn in their feud. This is just another fatal tragedy resulting from the hatred between the Montagues and the Capulets. I think Shakespeare included this scene to show how their selfishness brought on the deaths of their very own, Mercutio and Tybalt. Although each house blames the other, they are one to blame as well. If it weren't for their lasting feud, none of this would have happened. The problem was that both sides did not want to admit their wrongs because of how much pride they had. In the end, Mercutio knew that and in his last words, he wanted to speak the truth of the real problem.

Act 5, Scene 3: Romeo's True Love Prompt B

Host: I know you are dead, but what happened tonight?

Romeo: Well, I heard that Juliet was dead and I wanted to visit her because she is my true love.

Host: But then you decided to kill yourself?

Romeo: Yes. I love her so much that I would be willing to do anything to be with her, even if it means death.

Host: What happened with Rosaline? I thought you said before you would never get over here but now you are dying for Juliet?

Romeo: Oh yeah, Rosaline. Juliet is much more important than Rosaline now. She actually loves me, unlike Rosaline. Since I love Juliet so much, I decided that to be with her forever I needed to die for her.

Act 5 Scene 3: Interview with the Late Romeo

Interviewer: Have you ever thought about the outcomes of your actions in the tomb?

Romeo: I have only been thinking of Juliet and how I can be as close as I can to her; if committing suicide is the only way, then I will do it. People standing in my way like Paris were killed because they were preventing me from doing what I desired to do. 

Interviewer: Do you believe that since yours and Juliet's death there will be more tension between the two rival families or less?

Romeo: In my honest opinion, this will only create more tension and anger. If they do not show their anger and sadness, it is because the Prince is not letting them do so. They will definitely express it in the upcoming years once the phase of shock has been overcome.

Interviewer: If you had another chance to be with Juliet, how would you escape with her to Mantua?

Romeo: I would suppose she would run away with the help of Friar Lawrence. The way that it was executed was poorly timed and would have been very successful if I received the message earlier or was noticed before Juliet faked her death.

Interviewer: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. 

Romeo: My pleasure.

Act 3, Scene 1: "Dead to Me"

Act 3, Scene 1: "Dead to Me"

This symbolic image of the skeleton stands for what took place in Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. The Capulets and Montagues have a deep hatred for one another, and this hatred is demonstrated throughout this scene as members of the two sides fight until one's death. The scene begins with the foolish but at the same time serious sword fight between Tybalt and Mercutio, the two swing at one another, as Mercutio cracks jokes of what is taking place until one moment Tybalt attempts to stab Mercutio and ends up making contact with Mercutio's chest leading Mercutio to experience a slow and painful death. After this shocking moment takes place, Romeo is enraged by Tybalt's action and seeks revenge for what had been done to one of his very dear friends. Tybalt is dead to Romeo, which is why this image of the skeleton is used for this scene. This image of the skeleton is usually used as a sticker to state that something is deadly, and since more than one death occurs in this scene the sticker should be placed to give a sign of what takes place. Romeo chases after Tybalt as he was bursting in rage soon leading to another sword fight. This sword fight led to a Capulet's death rather than a Montague's death, as Romeo soon killed Tybalt in revenge of what happened.

Act V, Scene 3: The Prince's Final Verdict

HOST: Welcome, Prince!

PRINCE: Good day to you.

HOST: Tell me: why did you turn a blind eye to the situation? Why not punish the families?

PRINCE: I decided against punishing them further because I'd imagine that dealing with all the deaths that were caused by the family feud- from Tybalt and Mercutio to Romeo, Juliet, Paris (and even Romeo's mother)- is punishment enough. Let them wallow in their grief and think back on the consequences of their actions- I already warned them many times, but of course, they refused to heed my words. Death is irreversible, and this will stay with them for the rest of their lives. If they don't learn to change their ways = after this, then let them destroy themselves. If their hatred reaches that point, then it's likely that they won't listen to anybody at all.

HOST: What do you hope the Capulets and Montagues will take away from this tragedy?

PRINCE: I hope they finally realize how they let their personal feelings influence their decisions and cause them to make irrational, unfounded conclusions- I mean, their feud was downright silly and insane! Even though they didn't know each other personally, people on both sides always assumed that those who belonged to the opposite house were naturally vile, monstrous, and inferior (enemies by "birth"). Each time they were at odds, the two houses resorted to fighting because they were so eager to satisfy their rage that they couldn't control themselves for the benefit of the greater good (bystanders, civilians). Everyone's lack of acceptance and an open mind contributed to this tragedy.

HOST: What do you think this teaches us about love (and hate)?

PRINCE: Love is easily forgotten in the face of hate. Romeo and Juliet's relationship was only complicated because they knew that if word got out about their affair, they would be scorned, disowned, and punished by their respective houses. Love enabled them to put aside labels, names, and social status; however, their families (Lady and Lord Capulet especially) refused to consider such a notion and thought only of how their reputation would be "tarnished." Things might have been different if the heads of the houses decided to change their ways, but, on the other hand, one also has to realize that Romeo and Juliet's love for each other was also a large factor in their reckless decisions.

Act 5: Scene 3

The last two lines of the play, "For there was never a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo," truly reached out to me. These lines really explain how tragic the play is, and how heartbreaking it is to read or watch it. When their plan to be with each other forever fails, and they both end up dead, this quote is basically saying there's nothing more devastating than that. Romeo and Juliet only wished to be with each other forever, but their family's feuding got in the way of that. Because their love was ill-fated, their story is considered the most tragic of all.

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       “thus with a kiss I die” in this line Romeo is bought to kiss a "dead" Juliet before he kills himself.  All he wants to do is be with her. With that, he lifts up the bottle and drinks the poison. but he did not realise that Juliet was not really dead a little bit later after he died Juliet starts to wake up.  killing herself after she found out bought Romeo 

Act 5, Scene 3: Romeo's Fate

Oh, dear Juliet! How cruel life can be to such a beautiful person like you. You are the love of my life and I will do anything to be with you. I despise your father for forcing you to marry Paris. He is so dull! I cannot imagine the pain you had to go through being torn away from our love by the sinister desires of your sinful parents! I do not blame you for the actions that you have taken as I know I would do nothing but the same! Our love will never die. Even in death, you stand as a monument to the beauty of mankind and the power that love has possess. The throes of death shall not keep us apart! Let us be together again, even in the darkest part of life, which is full of light thanks to you, dear Juliet. Hello once again my love!

Act 3, Scene 4: Juliet's Judgment

How could this have happened? It was all too sudden. Tybalt slaughtered Mercutio, then Romeo killed Tybalt, and now my Romeo, my husband, my love, is banished! Out of all the men in Verona, it had to be my husband to be exiled. And now, my parents are oppressing me, and forcing me to marry someone I know nothing about! It's terrible! Whatever happened to "Juliet's too young Paris", and "Wait until she's fourteen Paris"? I had everything, and now I have nothing and no one to turn to. My father came barging in earlier today. He threw me to the ground and threatened to disown me if I wouldn't agree to have Paris as my husband in three days. Even my mother, my "oh so gentle" mother, decided to push me into this mess. Yet the worst of all, is my betraying, unloyal nurse. At first, she supported me when I married Romeo, and spoke such great words of him. But now, she suddenly tells me that I should clear my mind of my husband, and marry Paris. "Oh, he's a lovely gentleman!" Well I don't agree! She's a horrible person that nurse, pretending to be so confident, yet so afraid of my father that she completely betrays me. How dare she? How dare my parents? How dare the Montagues and how dare the Capulets who cannot end this conflict? If I were not a Capulet, or if Romeo were not a Montague, perhaps this chaos could have been avoided. They took away my husband and they took away my happiness. They think they have pushed me into a corner, where I can do nothing but agree to their commands. But what they don't know, and what they haven't yet taken, is my power to erase all that's happened, and take my own life.

Act 2, Scene 2

Prompt C :
Where Juliet says, "'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, [ nor any other part] Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What's in a name?", she is talking about Romeo and the love she has for him. Romeo and Juliet are from fueding families, and that means that they shouldn't be in love with each other, but they still are. Juliet says she doesn't care about the family fued, but that she only cares about their love. For her, the name "Montague" doesn't have any importance. She doesn't care which family he is from and she doesn't care about the family fued. This part in the play shows more about Juliet's character and how she will put love over anything.

Act 2, Scene 2: Romeo and Juliet's Love Life

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I think this picture means how Romeo and Juliet were rushing into things. After just one day they were saying how much they love each other. Then said they would get married the next day. They were rushing into things that should take time. Becuase of how fast they got married Romeo and Juliet probably doesn't even know anything bought each other.

Act 2 Scene 3: The Friar's Plan

Act 2 scene  3 Friar Lawrence

“Thy love did read by rote, that could not spell.

But come, young waverer, come go with me.

In one respect I’ll thy assistant be,

For their alliance may so happy prove

To turn your households’ rancor to pure love.”

Romeo comes to Friar Lawrence and asks him to marry him to Juliet.  At first the Friar is hesitant.  He tells Romeo off for being impulsive and quick to fall in love.  However, the he eventually agrees to set up the marriage.  While the Friar Lawrence doubts that what Romeo feels is really true love, he sees marriage as an opportunity to turn “rancor to pure love”, or to end the violence between the households.   

Act 2 Scene 2: Romeo and Juliet are in Love

The relationship between Romeo and Juliet is simple. It is love at first sight. This is evident when they agreed to marry each other after talking for such a short time. Usually, when someone decides to marry someone, they are together for years. The book also shows you how excited each of them are. This shows that they are really in love and want to be together.

Act 2, Scene 3: The Friar's Decision

Prompt F, Friar's Thinking

Oh boy. That poor Romeo. The young are always so quick about everything, and they cannot wait for even a moment after a thought springs into their head. First Rosaline, and now Juliet. Who next? However, Romeo was very keen to express his love. It seems as if this might be the real thing. But, if there is peace to be made by marrying these two lovers, then it is my duty to officiate the wedding. 

Act 2 Scene 6: The Passion of Romeo and Juliet

The image above is of a wildfire because that is what Romeo and Juliet's relationship has become. They have only known each other for little over a day, yet they have already been married. Even though their families are great enemies, they do not care what happens to the people around them, as long as they are together. This is why I have compared them to a wildfire; it destroys everything in its path and burns everything around it until something comes to put it out. The Friar also had concerns about the speed of Romeo and Juliet's relationship, saying that it may consume them and then die out. In this way, the fire is also like their love for each other: powerful, burning, and devouring them. Romeo and Juliet are like a wildfire because when they are gone, they have left death and devastation in their wake.

Jesting at scars and... southpark?

Scene 2, Act 1:

      After the feast, Romeo hides from his friends because he intended to find Juliet instead of going home. Mercutio amused by Romeo's actions begins to mock and roast his feeling towards rosaline. In the capulet's garden, Romeo hears Mercutio's teasing and whispers, "He jests at scars that never felt a wound". Which is implementing that Romeo feels as if Mercutio is making fun of him at pains that Mercutio has never felt before. This reflects back to many other real life examples as well. For example, when Kyle's dad( from Southpark; an animated sitcom), becomes an internet troll and starts mocking random people for their struggles, he's emulating Mercutio's action. Kyle's dad often targeted people with unique disabilities and struggles. He "jested at scars" that he's never felt before, in order to gain attention and internet popularity, much like Mercutio; without the internet.

Act 2 Scene 2 In Love, and Maybe in Trouble

I think this image is symbolic of Romeo and Juliet's relationship in Act 2 Scene 2 because like a roller coaster, their relationship is up and down. At some points, it is super romantic and nice, and they are in paradise with each other. In others, the two of them are constantly worried that they will get in trouble for being together, or that one of them may get killed after been seen with the other. Romeo and Juliet's relationship isn't normal, and it also isn't very calm and casual. Like a roller coaster, their relationship is unpredictable and can quickly shift at any moment's notice.

Act 2 Scene 2

Romeo and Juliet have a really messy relationship that I think is moving too fast. They first meet at a dance and then talk later that night at Juliet's balcony. At the balcony, they tell each other that they love each other. After declaring their love for each other they decide to get married, which I feel is way too soon. I don't believe in love at first sight, which is what Romeo and Juliet are.

Act 2: Scene 6

Interview with Friar Lawrence:

HOST: Good morrow, Friar.

FRIAR LAWRENCE: Good morrow, host.

HOST: Let's start with the first question. When Romeo first appeared to you, telling you about his new profound love for Juliet, what was your immediate reaction?

FRIAR LAWRENCE: Well, I thought he was barking mad, of course! One moment he was in love with Rosaline and the next, he has fallen for another girl! That boy has no idea of what he actually wants.

HOST: And when he inquired you about their sudden marriage, did you believe at that time they should follow through?

FRIAR LAWRENCE: Well, they had only met the night before! How could two people get married so suddenly, not even a day later after they had just met? Not only that, but they are still so young, their lives are still so much ahead of them. It made me think, were they honestly ready to sacrifice the rest of their years for each other?

HOST: Yet, you still managed to elope them. Why?

FRIAR LAWRENCE: It had occurred to me once I learned Juilet was the daughter of Capulet. A Montague and Capulet joining hands in marriage, who would've thought? Their love could seal the everlasting feud between the two families. And peace would be restored onto the streets of Verona.

Act 2 Scene 2

Romeo and Juliet are just like puzzle pieces that fit together in the balcony scene. It is like love at first sight, as soon as Romeo first sees Juliet he knows that she is the one, just out of her true beauty, and somehow Juliet knows it too. Even though they just met, they have an unusual connection that they both feel. Romeo was in the process of getting over Rosaline (like a puzzle piece that didn't fit) and finally finds his with Juliet. After the night they meet and kiss at the party, the two of them fit together as soulmates and they know that there could be no other way that it was meant to be.

Act 2, Scene 2: Family Name Prompt C

Juliet says in this scene, "Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague." This shows Juliet's true feelings for Romeo. Even though he is a Montague and she is a Capulet, she does not think that can keep them apart. She explains how it is only the name that is keeping them apart and that will make them have a secret relationship. She knows she will not be allowed to be with Romeo so they will not tell many people. Romeo and Juliet truly love each other even though Romeo said he would only ever love Rosaline.

Act 2, Scene 2: Interview with the Friar

Host: Friar, how did you feel when Romeo asked you to marry him and Juliet.
Friar: I was quite shocked. At first, I was wondering where he had spent the night and assumed he was with Rosaline when he declared that is in love. After he assured me that he was, in fact, in love with Juliet, a Capulet, I was baffled. Just last night, he had cried for Rosaline, yet overnight he changed his mind.
Host: That is very surprising! So did you refuse to marry Romeo and Juliet?
Friar: In the beginning, I did not want to marry the two. There are many reasons why this marriage could fail. First of all, obviously Juliet is a Capulet and Romeo is a Montague. Juliet is also very young, and may not be ready for marriage. And finally, this marriage is all too sudden. Romeo and Juliet had not even known each other for 24 hours, yet they already wanted to get married! I just thought this was all too sudden.
Host: And even with these reasons, you still agreed to marry the couple?
Friar: Well, after a little bit of thought, I realized that this marriage could end the feud between the families once and for all. This fight between the families only brings more and more agony to everyone and is also completely unnecessary. I saw that Juliet's and Romeo's love was stronger than the families' hate, and thought that maybe this marriage could bring everlasting peace.

Act 2, Scene 4: Mercutio Shows No Mercy

Host: How do you feel about Rosaline?
Mercutio: That girl has Romeo wrapped around her finger! I don't know if she's just being rude or honestly not aware of Romeo's affection towards her, but his cries can be heard from the other side of town. I keep trying to tell Romeo to get over her already, I mean you can't force someone to love you! I even risked our lives to go to Montague's party to help Romeo but looks like he ran off, probably crying over Rosaline.
Host: Does Romeo listen to your advice about finding a lady that might treat him better?
Mercutio: His heart is brainwashing his own mind! I've known Romeo for some time now, and he's not one to be narrow-minded to new possibilities. But this lady Rosaline has Romeo under a spell or something because he refuses to even try to move on! It's honestly ridiculous! I would never let myself cry over any lady even my own true love.
Host: So I heard you had quite a quarrel with the Nurse of the Montague. What was running through your mind that led you to say such things to a lady?
Mercutio: Oh the Nurse? She's not a lady! Her rough appearance shows nothing of a lady. She was the one running around MY territory, talking some nonsense to my boy Romeo. Honestly, it was a good laugh, the boys and I had.
Host: Well then, what do you think the Nurse wanted to tell Romeo?
Mercutio: How would I know?!?! She probably was just talking gibberish like she always does. Nurse probably saw Romeo at the party and was just sent by old Capulets to deliver a message. Honestly not a big deal anyways!
Host: Well thank you for coming and answering some of our questions!
Mercutio: No problem, mate!

Act 2, Scene 2: Prompt C

Scene 2.5—Romeo says, "O, speak again, bright angel, for thou art as glorious to this night, being o'er my head, as is a winged messenger of heaven." This line that Romeo says really tells us what Romeo is feeling towards Juliet. He wants Juliet to speak more because he thinks that she sounds like an angel. He talks about her from being a messenger from heaven which really gives us an insight on how much he loves her. This really sets the mood for the Balcony scene because throughout the whole scene they are going back and forth telling each other how much they love each other. This first few lines that Romeo says really gets you into the perspective on how this scene is going to go between him and Juliet.

Act 2, Scene 2: Oh Romeo and His Thoughts

Host: Well Romeo you have been having quite a love life haven't you?

Romeo: Yes, yes, I believe I have. There are so many beautiful women out there and I guarantee you I have found the most beautiful and amazing women to ever live.

Host: I understand you have gotten over Rosaline and your new love is Juliet, but don't you think it is going to lead to some trouble since she is a Capulet?

Romeo: Our love for one another is worth all the troubles that we may face. I am never going to give Juliet up, she is my one and only and I would die for her. (literally)

Host: Do your friends and family support the fact you love Juliet?

Romeo: Well I am supported by the Friar and Nurse, but who cares about all the other Montagues that believe I should not love a Capulet. I would rather be with her than anyone else in this world. If if I have to, I am most definitely willing to become a Capulet in order for our relationship to not be frowned upon.

Act 2 Scene 5: Teasing Nurse

Prompt D

This image represents how the Nurse treated Juliet when she returned to the castle with news from Romeo. All Juliet wanted was to know what Romeo had said about marrying her, much like all this dog wants is the bone. However in both of these scenarios, the desired thing, a treat and information, is being held from the beggars. Juliet begs the Nurse for the information, a lot like how a dog begs for a cookie. The Nurse does not give the news to Juliet, but instead dangles it in front of her, much to Juliet's despair. When a human does not give a dog its treated and instead tantalizes it, the dog becomes frustrated and continues to beg, which is just what Juliet does. In both cases, something which one wants desperately is being teased in front of them, instead of just giving the desired thing directly to them. 

Act 2 Scene 2 Prompt C
"She speaks.
O, speak again, bright angel, for thou art
As glorious to this night, being o'er my head,
As is a winged messenger of heaven"
When Romeo says this he his showing how much he loves Juliet. When Romeo says "winged messenger of heaven" he is showing that Juliet is as beautiful as someone from heaven.  Romeo also compares Juliet to a "bright angel" saying that she looks like an angel.  Also when Juliet talks Romeo gets very excited by saying "she speaks. All of this shows just how much love and compassion Romeo has for Juliet.

Act 2 Scene 3: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FRIAR "the law" LAWRENCE

Host: Good morning Friar!
Friar: Good morning!
Host: So I understand that in the last scene Romeo came to you with a different person whom loved. What was going through your head when he came to you?
Friar: Well, at first I was super surprised. It was just such a fast descision that seemed like it was never going to be made in a lifetime. He was set on Rosaline, you know, and I didn't think in the world that he would give that up. There was so much crying and sadness and love that I didn't ever think he would let her go in a lifetime.
Host: Wow. That's some powerful stuff. Are you happy that Romeo moved on to a different love? Or do you think that he made the wrong choice?
Friar: See, that's a really hard question that I'm not sure how to answer. On one hand, I'm really happy for Romeo that he got himself out of that hole of depression that he dug himself into with his never ending love for Rosaline. On the other hand, JULIET IS A FREAKING CAPULET! I mean, what the heck! Talk about a relationship that's not gonna work out. Imagine what it would be like for Juliet to bring her husband to meet her parents! It could start a war! Anyway, in the grand scheme of things, I'm happy that he's happy and that's all that matters.
Host: So what is your mindset now about the future, and what do you see coming soon?
Friar: Once Romeo's and Juliet's families respect their children's love for what it is, they will soon realize the similarities between them and stop fighting. I think that the lord almighty has given us a chance to make peace with our fellow brothers and to work together. I truly believe that two young people like Romeo and Juliet can have that power.
Host: Wow. That's some really empowering stuff! Thank you so much for coming on the show!
Friar: Thank you for having me!

Act 2, Scene 2

Romeo and Juliet's relationship is really complicated and I think they both do not really know what they are doing. They only saw each other at a dance and then that night they are already talking about marrying each other. I don't think you can really love someone as quickly as they do. In the balcony scene, Romeo comes to Juliet to tell her he loves her, and Juliet wants to tell Romeo she loves him too. I don't think that is possible and I think they should get to know each other first.

Act 2, Scene 1

Prompt E:

In "The Balcony Scene," the relationship is strong. Juliet is confused whether or not she likes Romeo because of his name and the fact that he is a Capulet. She uses a flower to represent how names do not matter and Romeo tells her that he has no name that is against her. They quickly become very fond of each other and Juliet only realizes once that it is going very fast. She then forgets about that and they start making out. They plan to get married the next day. The relationship that they have is not a very logical one. It is going way to fast and it is completely based on looks. They haven't even met each other's friends or family but they decide to marry each other.

Act 2 Scene 2

This scene is the very famous balcony scene. It takes place after the party that lord Capulet holds. Romeo and his friends are walking home after the party and he sees a light coming from what he thinks is her room, so he sneaks away from his friends to go take a look. he climbs the wall and turns out he was right it has her room. He stands in the shadows waiting for her to speak.  When she says Romeo's names he comes out of the bushes and speaks to her. the confess their love for each other and talk about getting married.

Act 2 Scene 5: Withheld News

Prompt F

Juliet's perspective in Scene 5

I am so upset that the Nurse will not tell me what news she has on Romeo. I just want to know! She complains of her back aching, and being out of breath. However, I don't understand how she complains she aches and is out of breath when she can speak just fine! She complains of the journey that pained her to speak to Romeo, however it only took her a half an hour.  Why does she deprive me of such news of my marriage? I simply want to know what news she has of my love, but she won't tell me.