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Act V

Scene 1

1. Friar Lawrence is supposed to send a messenger to Romeo informing him of the plan and Juliet’s fake death. But who arrives in Mantua instead, and what news does he give Romeo?

2. Although it is illegal to sell poisons in Mantua, how is Romeo able to purchase some?

Scene 2

1. Why is friar John not able to go to Mantua and deliver Friar Lawrence’s message to Romeo?

2. What revision does Friar Lawrence make in his plan?

Scene 3

1. What is Paris doing at the crypt?

2. What does Romeo give to Balthasar, and what does he tell him to do? Why doesn’t Balthasar do it?

3. What metaphor does Romeo create regarding the crypt, and what is his meaning?

4. Why do Paris and Romeo fight, since Romeo really has no wish to fight anyone?

5. Although he has just fatally wounded Paris, what act of compassion does he perform for Paris?

6. Who or what does Friar Lawrence say has ruined all their plans?

7. What signs does Romeo mention, but fail to understand when he is looking at Juliet?

8. With everyone else dead, and Juliet supposedly dead, how does friar Lawrence hope to resolve this mess?

9. When Juliet refuses to leave, what does Friar Lawrence do?

10. What does Juliet do?

11. What has happened to Lady Montague? Why?

12. What seems to be the final judgment of Friar by the Prince?

13. The concluding lines state a major theme in this play. State what these lines mean and how they reflect the theme.