Act 1 Scene 3

Question 1

LINES 1-7: At this stage, Juliet is obviously a very obedient young girl. What will make her go against her mother’s will?

Answer 1

Juliet’s love for Romeo and her wish to marry him will make her disobedient.

Question 2

LINES 8-62: Why do you think Shakespeare made the Nurse an amusing character?

Answer 2

The Nurse forms a contrast to the tragedy of the story of the play.

Question 3

The Nurse talks about the bawdy aspects of love. Who will be concerned about the holy nature of love?

Answer 3

Friar Lawrence.

Question 4

What is the Nurse’s main wish for Juliet?

Answer 4

She wants Juliet to marry.

Question 5

LINES 63-106: What, at this stage, are Juliet’s feelings about marriage?

Answer 5

Juliet supposes it is an honour to be asked to marry, but she has not give it much thought.

Question 6

What reasons does Lady Capulet give for saying that Juliet is not too young to marry?

Answer 6

Girls younger than Juliet are already married. Lady Capulet herself was a mother at much the same age as Juliet is now.

Question 7

In your own words, and very briefly, sun up Lady Capulet’s description of Paris’s face?

Answer 7

Paris’s face is handsome.

Question 8

Juliet says that any feelings she may have for Paris will be guided by her mother’s wishes. Will she feel the same way after she has met Romeo?

Answer 8

No, Juliet will not feel the same way.