R&J deaths

• What are the deaths of Romeo and Juliet described as in Shakespeare’s plays?

  The most heavily foreshadowed events
• What does the Prologue reveal about Romeo and Juliet?

  They are star-crossed lovers destined to die
• What does the Nurse recall about Juliet’s childhood?

  It was full of unlucky omens
• What significant event occurred the day Juliet was weaned?

  There was an earthquake
• What injury did Juliet sustain when she learned to walk?

  She broke her brow
• What does Romeo predict about attending the Capulets’ ball?

  It will lead to untimely death
• What do Romeo and Juliet tell Friar Lawrence about their love?

  They will commit suicide if separated
• What does Romeo say about death?

  “Come, death, and welcome. Juliet wills it so.”
• What vision does Juliet have of Romeo?

  She sees him dead in a tomb
• How does the foreshadowing of Romeo and Juliet’s deaths affect their love?

  It makes their love seem more precious
• How does the audience's knowledge of the lovers' fate influence their feelings?

  They are more moved by the happy moments