More from Romeo and Juliet Act II

Scene Three

1.Why does Friar Laurence at first question Romeo’s love for Juliet?

2.Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?


Scene Four

1.What news does Benvolio have about Tybalt?

2.What does Romeo tell the nurse to tell Juliet?

3. Do you think the nurse is wise to act as an intermediary between Romeo and Juliet? Why?

Scene Five and Six

1.Explain the misunderstanding between the nurse and Juliet?

2.Where does Juliet go at the end of this act? Why?

3.What creates the tremendous tension is scene five?

4.At this point in the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, which of the two do you believe is really in control of the wedding plans?

5. Explain “Violent passions have violent ends.”