Act V Scene 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in this scene?
A
- Romeo mistakenly believes that good fortune lies ahead of him because Juliet found him dead but revived him with ther kisses
- Balthasar tells Romeo that Juliet is dead
- Romeo buys poison from an apothecary so he can be reunited with Juliet
2
Q
What does mercutio say in Act 1 Scene 4 that makes this scene ironic?
A
“Dreamers often lie”
3
Q
Why did Romeo believe Juiiet was dead?
A
Because the friars message did not reach mantua in time
4
Q
What does Romeo say ‘to the stars’?
A
‘i defy you stars”
5
Q
Give a quote to describe the type of poison romeo had wanted?
A
One that would steal life “violently as hasty powder fired’
6
Q
What characteristic describes the majority of the male characteristics in the play?
A
impulsive
