Romeo and Juliet
Act 3
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1. Explain the turn of events that lead to Mercutio's death.

2. Mercutio's dying words are contradictory. We see his playful side, but we also see his anger towards Romeo. Explain.

3. Is Mercutio's angry reaction toward Romeo deserved? Why or why not?

4. Romeo deflected Mercutio's accusations toward Juliet. How?

5. How does Lady Capulet respond to the death of her nephew? Use passages from the play to support your answer.

6. Earlier in the play, the Prince orders a stop to the fighting between Montague and Capulet "…On pain of death" (I.i.101), but Romeo is not sentenced to death. Why not?

7. In what ways is Mercutio's death avenged (there is more than one)?

8. Describe the nature of the relationship between Tybalt and Juliet. Use appropriate lines to support your answer.

9. How do Juliet and her nurse respond to the circumstances around Tybalt's death?

10. How does Romeo respond to the news that his life will be spared?

11. What is Friar Laurence's responses to (a) Romeo's banishment and (b) to Romeo's reaction to exile?

12. Why does Capulet decide to push the issue of marriage with Juliet?

13. Why did Romeo go to Juliet's room?
14. Explain the events of Act 3 scene 5.