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Romeo and Juliet Act 5- McGahee

Act Five, Scene One
1. Lines 1-11: Tragedy: What part of Romeos seemingly happy dream foreshadows the
tragic events to come? (1034)
2. Lines 17-23: What information has Balthasar brought? How does he know it? (1034)

3. Lines 17-23: Why does Balthasar bring the news to Romeo? Why does he ask
forgiveness for doing so? (1034)

4.

Line 34: Character: What does Romeo mean in line 34? Explain whether he
thoughtfully considers his options or plunges immediately into action. (1036)

5. Line 85: Romeo refers to the poison as a cordial, a drink believed to be good for the
heart. Why does he refer to it in this way? (1037)
Act Five, Scene Two

1. Lines 23-29: Soliloquy: Explain what you learn about the friars new plan in this
soliloquy. Why is it essential that the friar reach Juliet before Romeo does? (1038)

Act Five, Scene Three

1. Tragedy: Reread lines 25-39 and think about how tragedies usually end for the main
characters.
Paraphrase the two reasons Romeo gives for going into the tomb. What third reason
does he hint at? (1040)

2. Line 43: Who else besides Balthasar is hiding in the cemetery at this point? (1041)
3. Character: Consider what you know about Romeos traits and flaws. Is Romeo at fault
for fighting Paris? Why or Why not? (1041
4. Lines 71-87: Who wins the fight between Paris and Romeo? (1042)
5. Lines 71-87: When does Romeo figure out who Paris is? How did he find out that Paris
was going to marry Juliet? (1042)

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6. Lines 71-87: What does Romeo do and say after killing Paris? (1042)

7. Line 111-112: On what does Romeo blame his imminent death? (1043)

8.

Lines 158-159: Why is the friar so anxious to leave? (1045)

9. Line 270: How does the prince respond to the friars acceptance of blame? (1048)

10. Tragedy: Reread lines 291-295. On what does the prince blame all the deaths?
What theme or message might this passage suggest? (1048)

11. Lines 298-310: What will Montague do to honor Juliet? What will Capulet do to honor
Romeo? (1049)

12. Lines 298-310: How will their actions settle the feud? (1049)

13. Lines 298-310: How will Prince Escalus follow up on what has happened? (1049)