-complete the questions for Act 4:
Scene 1
1. Explain in detail what the Friar instructs Juliet to do.
2. For how long will Juliet supposedly “sleep”, and at what time (according to your calculations) will she awake? (day and general time)
3. How will the Friar let Romeo know about their plans?
Scene 2
1. What happens to the timing of the wedding? How might this affect Juliet?
Scene 3
1. What possibilities of failure does the imagination of Juliet conjure up as reasons why she should not drink the potion?
Scene 4
1. What is the purpose of this scene?
Scene 5
1. What is the main dramatic irony of this scene?
2. How does Capulet personify death?
3. Why would the scene with Peter be interjected at this point?
4. Of the four persons who mourn for the death of Juliet, which one appears to be the most sincere in his or her grief?