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In Act IV Scene I, the Friar told Juliet to take a potion that would make her appear dead for 42 hours so she wouldn't have to marry Paris. He had arranged for Friar John to send Romeo word of the plan. That way, Romeo would be there as she woke, and she then would be taken off to go live with Romeo.
But when it comes time to take the potion, in Act IV Scene 3, Juliet has some reservations. First she worries that the potion might not work, but she keeps a dagger by her in case that happens. Then she worries that the potion might be poisonous, but she dismisses that as something which the Friar would not do. Then she worries that Romeo might not get to the tomb in time to take her away and there she'd be all alone with a bunch of rotting corpses. She takes the poison just to stop thinking about this possibility.
Friar Laurence proposes to Juliet that she drink a vial of distilled liquor (it's a drug) that would put her into a sleeplike trance for 24 hours so she won't have to marry Paris the next day. The drug is meant to make the drinker look, feel, and seem dead, not even breathing at all.
Friar Laurence creates a plan that Juliet will take a potion Tuesday night, that will put her to sleep for 48 hours and appear to be dead. In the meantime, the Friar would send off for Romeo to return from Mantua, and meet Juliet in the Capulet tomb once she awakes. The Friar will also announce the marriage when the time is right to try to get Romeo pardoned for his actions towards Tybalt.
Their plan is for Juliet to drink a potion will make her appear dead for 40 hours. Then she would be placed in the Capulet family crypt, since her family believed that she was dead. Then, Friar Lawrence would come and revive her, and take her to Romeo, where thay would run away and live together in Mantua.
Friar Laurence was the character that set up the plan that would help Romeo and Juliet to be able to live their love. He advised Juliet to fake her death by drinking a sleep induction potion, and he tried to inform Romeo about the plan through a letter, unluckily his letter never reached Romeo and tragedy occurred. Later, after Romeo's death, he tried to convince Juliet to retire to a convent and become a nun, but his pleas weren't heard by her.
When Romeo is banished, Friar Lawrence suggests to Juliet that she should drink a potion that he whipped up that will make it appear as if she is dead, but in reality, she is alive and well, just in a deep slumber. They will take her to the crypt where Romeo will go and find her and they will run away together to Mantua. [Or at least, I think Mantua. Either way, everything is pretty accurate.]
They make plans twice. When the nurse comes to see Romeo at 9 am on the day after the Balcony Scene, they make plans for Romeo and Juliet's wedding. When they make plans in Friar Lawrence's cell after Romeo is banished, they plan how to consummate their marriage.
Friar Lawrence makes a sleeping potion for her. It will make her look like she is dead. Then, after she is buried, Romeo will dig her up and she will wake. Then, they will run away together.
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Why does the nurse go on and on about her pain when Juliet is waiting for an answer about the wedding plans with romeo?
She is teasing Juliet.
How does Benvolio Mercutio and Romeo act in scene 4 when Juliets nurse goes to see Romeo?
They make fun of the nurse and when she says she needs to talk to Romeo mercutio wants to make fun of Romeo for it but benvoilo tries to prevent it.
Who does Juliet send to speak with Romeo?
The Nurse. :)
Why does the nurse delay telling Juliet about Romeo's plans?
When the Nurse arrives, she doesn't tell Juliet the news right away. She is teasing Juliet, but she finally tells her the details of the plan.
What plans do romeo and Juliet make at the end of scene 2?
Juliet says that if he is serious and plans to marry her, she will send a messenger to meet him at nine o'clock. This messenger will be the Nurse, of course. Romeo will then reveal whatever wedding plans he's made to her. Have you noticed how little wedding planning Juliet does in the play?
At what time did Juliet send the nurse to see romeo about the wedding plans?
Juliet sent the nurse to see Romeo about the wedding plans at 9 o'clock in the morning.
What time did Juliet send the nurse to see romeo to find out the wedding plans?
The Nurse left at nine o'clock and it is twelve by the time she returns
At the end of scene ii what does Juliet ask the nurse to do?
Juliet asks the Nurse to find out Romeo's intentions regarding their relationship and marriage plans. She is eager to know if Romeo is serious about their love and if he plans to marry her.
How did the nurse help Romeo and Juliet achieve there goals?
She acted as a messenger between them. She helped them make their plans by carrying their messages to each other
Why does the nurse go on and on about her pain when Juliet is waiting for an answer about the wedding plans with romeo?
She is teasing Juliet.
Why does the nurse want to talk to romeo?
The nurse wants to talk to Romeo to deliver a message from Juliet or to discuss their plans for their relationship. She often acts as a messenger between the two lovers.
What is the nurse's excuse for not sharing Romeo's plans with Juliet?
Because she is tired and she's ran out of breath
How does Benvolio Mercutio and Romeo act in scene 4 when Juliets nurse goes to see Romeo?
They make fun of the nurse and when she says she needs to talk to Romeo mercutio wants to make fun of Romeo for it but benvoilo tries to prevent it.
Does the nurse approve of romeo an Juliet getting married?
The nurse initially supports Romeo and Juliet's relationship and helps them in their plans to marry. However, she later experiences doubts and conflicting emotions as the situation becomes more complex and tragic.
Who does Juliet send to speak with Romeo?
The Nurse. :)
Why does the nurse delay telling Juliet about Romeo's plans?
When the Nurse arrives, she doesn't tell Juliet the news right away. She is teasing Juliet, but she finally tells her the details of the plan.
What plans do romeo and Juliet make at the end of scene 2?
Juliet says that if he is serious and plans to marry her, she will send a messenger to meet him at nine o'clock. This messenger will be the Nurse, of course. Romeo will then reveal whatever wedding plans he's made to her. Have you noticed how little wedding planning Juliet does in the play?
