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Act IV Questions Answer all questions with only 1-2 sentences. You should already know the answers to most of these and this should be a review. Know the meaning of the following words: Lament : a passionate expression of grief or sorrow Shroud : a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial Vial : a small container Melancholoy : a deep, pensice, and long-lasting sadness Literary Terms: What is subtext?: A subtext is when a particular sentence has another meaning into it. When there is a distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation. Example? “Nice clothes. Did you pick them up from the trash can? hahaha” What is protagonist?: A protagonist is the major character in the book. The protagonist usually leads the story. Example?: Romeo is a protagonist in the story “Romeo and Juliet” III Questions: Scene 1: - He is reluctant to marry Paris and Juliet for Juliet had already married Romeo and Friar Lawrence knows how much they are in love. - He says that they Juliet and himself needs to get married so that Juliet can get over with her grief of Tybalt. - It is ironic in the conversation between Juliet and Paris because they are talking in such different feelings. - Friar Lawrence will give Juliet a sleeping potion so that she appears to be dead, and he will send a message to Romeo to let him know. Scene 2: - Capulet urges the marriages a day earlier. Scene 3: - We can see that Juliet is considering all sides of what happens when she drinks this potion. - Juliet will kill herself. - She fears that she might die, or that if Romeo arrives late, she will wake up in a tomb. Scene 4: Everyone prepares for the wedding. Does Capulet seem excited or anxious? How can you tell. - Capulet seems to be excited, for he is shouting in joy and preparing every singles thing for the marriage. Scene 5: - Friar Lawrence says that Juliet has gone to a better place. He also says that the family should get ready for the funeral. - The Capulets, who were preparing for the marriage, just minutes ago, after realizing Juliet's death, prepare to hold her funeral. - The musicians are just there for some humor in a bad and sorrow scene for the readers to calm down a bit. It shows that the musicians do not really care about Juliet's death, they only care about them missing lunch.
 * 1) Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Paris and Juliet?
 * 1) How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans?
 * 1) What is ironic in the conversation between Juliet and Paris?
 * 1) What are the steps of Friar Lawrence’s plan for Juliet?
 * 1) How does Capulet change the wedding plans after Juliet says she will marry Paris?
 * 1) How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in this scene?
 * 1) If the potion does not work, what will Juliet do?
 * 1) What are two fears Juliet has about the potion?
 * 1) What does Friar Lawrence say to comfort the family?
 * 1) What do the Capulets prepare for?
 * 1) What’s the deal with the musicans? What are they talking about? Why put them in the play?