Act 3

• What is the main theme discussed in Act Three?

  Family
• How did fathers expect their daughters to behave in Juliet's time?

  They expected total obedience
• What does Capulet's violence towards Juliet signify?

  His shock at her challenging authority
• What similarities can be found in Romeo and Juliet's language?

  They use similar language and imagery
• What does Juliet want at the start of Scene Two?

  To be "right immediately"
• What dramatic images does the Nurse use in Scene Two?

  "Blood, poison'd", "corpse", "all bedash'd in blood"
• How does Shakespeare create sadness through dramatic irony in Scene Two?

  Juliet is unaware of her joy being ruined
• How does Juliet's emotional state fluctuate in Scene Two?

  She is suicidal, confused, and angry
• What conflicting images does Juliet use to describe Romeo?

  "Beautiful tyrant", "angelical"
• What does Juliet realize about Tybalt's intentions?

  Tybalt would have slain Romeo
• What does Juliet question when she tries to control her emotions?

  "Wherefore weep I then?"
• How does Juliet's perspective change regarding Romeo's banishment?

  She becomes validated in her feelings
• What does Romeo think about banishment?

  It has "more terror" than death
• How does Romeo express his emotional turmoil in Scene Three?

  Through repetitive language about "banished"
• How are Romeo's emotions similar to Juliet's in Act Three, Scene Two?

  Both become suicidal over their situations
• What advice does the Friar give to Romeo?

  He tells him to grow up
• What does Romeo feel when he leaves the Friar?

  Happy and excited to see Juliet
• What does "a joy past joy" suggest about Romeo's mood swings?

  He experiences sharp emotional changes
• What imagery does Shakespeare use to depict the emotional states of Romeo and Juliet?

  • Dramatic imagery reflects their turmoil
  • Examples include "blood", "corpse", "beautiful tyrant"
  • Language conveys love, grief, and confusion
• What are the key emotional themes in Act Three?

  • Family loyalty vs. personal love
  • The struggle between joy and despair
  • The impact of societal expectations on emotions
• How can you use imagery in your essay about Romeo and Juliet?

  • Include examples of dramatic imagery
  • Discuss how it reflects characters' emotions
  • Analyze its impact on the audience's perception