Act III Scene 4

Question 1

What happens in this scene?

Answer 1

1. Capulet offers Paris Juliets hand in marriage, to take place on thursday, and Paris agrees
2. Lady Capulet tells the news to Juliet

Question 2

What is the contrast between this scene and the earlier scene?

Answer 2

The friar uses his wisdom to encourage Romeo to have patience, and in due time he would be with Juliet but Capulet is impatient and makes rash plans for Juliet’s wedding

Question 3

What does Capulets repeated references to specific days and times create a sense of?

Answer 3

It creates an oppresive sense of urgency as the pace of the play quickens and tension is built

Question 4

Which scene earlier on in the play does Capulet show a different attitude to Juliet being married

Answer 4

Act 1 scene 2

Question 5

What quotes in this scene suggest that Capulet is agreeing to the marriage for status?

Answer 5

He constantly addresses Paris with titles that indicate his social superiority

“Sir Paris”
“Noble Earl’
“My lord”