Act V

Act V: Finale

   Prompt G
        I cannot hear that horrible news anymore.  I must go see this for my own eyes, because you may just be playing a trick.  I can't believe my Juliet is dead! What caused this, her family? My family?  Now that she is dead, there is no more use of living.  She was the one that I would live on through my days of exile for.  I shall not let death do us apart.  Let me leave and find her, I will die by her side.

Translated to Shakespearean:
        I cannot hear that horrible news anymore. I wilt go see this f'r mine own eyes, because thou may just be playing a gull. I can't believe mine juliet is dead! What caus'd this, her family? Mine family?  Anon that she is dead, thither is nay moo lay-to of living. She was the one that I would live on through mine days of exile f'r. I shall not let death doth us apart. Let me leave and find her, I will die by her side.

   Prompt A
        Balthasar, Romeo's servant, enters and informs Romeo about Juliet's death, which sends Romeo into a crazed frenzy.   Romeo then purchases a potion from a poor pharmacist, and plans to kill himself next to Juliet.  Romeo never got the letter written by Friar Lawrence, that held very important information, so Friar Lawrence went to Juliet's tomb, to wake her and hide her away until Romeo can get to her.  But Friar Lawrence arrives to late, Romeo had already arrived and seen Count Paris spreading flowers on Juliet's grave.  He and Romeo get into a fight, and Paris dies, on the steps of the tomb.  Romeo then sees Juliet dead and consumes a poison that will kill him.  Juliet wakes as Friar Lawrence walks in, she sees Romeo dead on the floor.  Voices are heard outside, and the Friar fled, but Juliet is to depressed to do so.  Juliet takes Romeo's dagger and kills herself, to keep her with her love.  The two families arrive and see what their hate toward each other did to their only children, they plan to be polite to each other from then on.

Act IV scene iv-v

Act IV scene iv-v: Love Don't Die

   Prompt F
       The Nurse and Juliet have very different opinions on Juliet's love life.  This difference does not show really how they feel about each other.  I believe the Nurse truly loves Juliet like her own daughter, and wants what is best for her.  Juliet feels alone, and does not know how the Nurse really feels, and that she only wants what is best for Juliet.  When the Nurse finds Juliet dead, I believe that the Nurse is heartbroken, because she cared for Juliet like a daughter.  After all, the Nurse keeps repeating what a sad day it is, and cries with despair.

   Prompt C
       Why is Friar Lawrence in a "cell"?
       Why is Juliet referred to as "deflowered"?
       Why does the musicians not listen to Peter?
       Why is  scene 5 mostly focused on the musicians?
       What caused Capulet to suddenly be so nice to, and speaking about, Juliet?

Act IV scenes i-iii

Act IV scenes i-iii:  Is She Dead?
   Prompt A:
      In scene 4 Paris enters Friar Lawrence's cell, and tells him that Juliet and him are to be married on a Thursday, 3 days after Romeo was banished.  Friar Lawrence tries to reason with Paris about the marriage, and wishes that he was unaware of why they should not marry.  Once Paris leaves, Juliet draws a knife, saying she would rather kill herself than marry Paris, so the Friar and Juliet come up with a plan.  The plan consists of her, the night before she is supposed to marry Paris, consuming a sleeping potion that would make her appear dead, so she will be layed in the Capulets tomb.  The Friar will send word to Romeo to help retrieve her when she wakes up. The Capulets are so happy, that they move the wedding a day up, but that night Juliet consumes the potion.  The parents mourn at their "lost daughter," and all wedding preparations turn to funeral preparations.

    Prompt D:
        "Romeo, Romeo, Romeo! Here's drink. I drink to thee." This quote translates too, "Romeo, Romeo, Romeo! Here's a drink.  I drink too you."  I think this demonstrates Juliet's willingness too do anything for Romeo.  It shows how stubborn and how headstrong she is.  I believe this shows Juliets true love, and how dedicated she is.          

Act III Scenes iii-v

Act III Scenes iii-v: Gone. Gone. Gone

Prompt E

This picture reminds me of the separation of the two lovers.  Like Romeo and Juliet, the boy and girl are separated.  Although Romeo believes that being exiled from Verona is horrible, it is merely just a city wall separating them.  Much like these two people.

Prompt C

Why does Friar Lawrence care for Romeo so much?
Why would the Prince pardon Romeo if he is married to Juliet?
Why do Juliet's parents want her to marry Paris so much?
Why does Juliet act like she hates Romeo, and wants to see him dead, for killing her cousin?  When in reality she truly loves him?
Why does the nurse keep helping Juliet?

Act III Scenes i-ii

Act III Scenes i-ii:  Love has no bounds.

PROMPT B
      This scene reminds me of the relationship of my cousins.  They are at constant brawl, one picking a fight with the other, much like Tybalt and Romeo.  Like Romeo, one cousin tries to remain calm, trying to keep peace.  But much like Mercutio, another cousin always jumps in, trying to protect each other.  During the fight, a person is most likely to get hurt. The cousin's usually end up being exiled to their room, much like Romeo being exiled from Verona.

PROMPT D

"Wash they his wounds with tears? Mine shall be spent. When theirs are dry, for Romeo’s banishment.  Take up those cords.—Poor ropes, you are beguiled, both you and I, for Romeo is exiled.  He made you for a highway to my bed,  But I, a maid, die maiden-widowèd.  Come, cords.—Come, Nurse. I’ll to my wedding bed."  Juliet is basically saying that she won't cry over Tybalt's death, but instead when they are all done crying over Tybalt, she will cry over Romeo's banishment.  She is sad how, on their wedding night, she will remain a virgin. I think this quote demonstrates her true love to him.

Act II

Act II: All Is Fair in Love and War
   PROMPT E 
       This picture displays the relationship between Romeo and Juliet.  The grudge held between the two families prevents them from being with each other.   This picture represents the two lovers reaching out towards each other, but can't quite grasp on to the love.


   PROMPT F
        The relationship between Romeo and Juliet is quite like one between friends that which their parents hate each other.  At first sight they are awestruck by each other, claiming in love at first sight.  But as they soon realize, they can not be with each other because of their families feuds.  But they keep trying, because they truly believe that they love each other.  They sneak around their family and try to make things work.

Act I Scene IV-V

Prompt A: Who said hate could keep them apart?
        Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio arrive at the Capulet's house,concealed by masks.  Romeo refuses to dance with his friends, because of "loves heavy burden."  Romeo reveals that he has an ominous dream, but would not be any more specific.  Trying to lighten the mood, Mercutio says that Romeo must have been visited in sleep by Queen Mab, the "faeries midwife."   Lord Capulet comes out and greets his guests, asking them too dance, while he watches, and says his dancing days are over.  Romeo sets of to find Rosaline, but instead sees Juliet, and is awestruck by her grace and beauty.  Tybalt recognizes Romeo's voice, but Capulet lets Romeo go, not wanting to ruin the festivities.  Romeo greets Juliet, but learns that she is the daughter of the enemy, Capulet, and is deeply disturbed.  Juliet later probes around to find out more about the stranger, and finds out he is a Montague, and she grieves after hearing the news.

Prompt C
        Why is Tybalt so quick to want to hurt the Montagues?
        What is the festivites for?
        Why does Capulet let Romeo go?
        What is Romeos ominous dream?
        Why doesn't he expand on the topic of his dream?