Juliet's 'Death'

In this lesson, we will explore another extended soliloquy performed by Juliet's character in Act 4, Scene 3. At this stage in the play, we will closely consider the methods that Shakespeare is using to exaggerate and emphasise elements of Juliet's characterisation, and his potential reasons for doing so.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the definition of a 'confidant'?

A powerful person who uses their resources to help others. A person who causes sorrow and misery. A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others. A person who is insensitive to others.

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Q2.What does Juliet threaten to do at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 1?

Run away from Verona. Never attend church again. Commit suicide. Kill Paris in his sleep.

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Q3.True or False: Friar Laurence is presented as the character in the play who has the most wisdom.

True False

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Q4.Which of the following is the most accurate description of the 'Friar's plan'?

He will give Juliet a potion which will put her into a sleep so deep she will appear dead. After being buried in the Capulet tomb, Romeo will come and rescue her. He will disguise Juliet in the clothes of a young Montague maid and sneak her out of Verona in the dead of night to be reunited with Romeo. He will give Juliet a poison which will kill her, and then give the same poison to Romeo so that they can be reunited in heaven. He will give Paris a potion which will make him fall in love with Rosaline and leave Juliet free to run away with Romeo.

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Q5.Complete the following sentence with the answer that fits best: Shakespeare uses Friar Laurence's character in order to.....

Warn his Elizabethan audience of the dangers of the church Question the intimacy between the church and civilians Teach the Elizabethan audience not to be so cautious and secretive Reflect the strong faith that the Elizabethan audience had in the wisdom and guidance of the church

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.What is the definition of a 'confidant'?

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Q2.What does Juliet threaten to do at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 1?

Run away from Verona. Never attend church again. Commit suicide. Kill Paris in his sleep.

2/5

Q3.True or False: Friar Laurence is presented as the character in the play who has the most wisdom.

True False

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Q4.Which of the following is the most accurate description of the 'Friar's plan'?

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Q5.Complete the following sentence with the answer that fits best: Shakespeare uses Friar Laurence's character in order to.....

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Juliet's 'Death'

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Q1.What is the definition of 'audacious'?

A refusal of obedience or order. Closely acquainted; personal and private. Follows rules and orders without questioning them. Willing to take surprisingly bold risks.

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Q2.True or False: This is the only emotionally conflicted soliloquy that Juliet performs in the play.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following is NOT a fear expressed in Juliet's Act 4 Soliloquy?

That the Friar is trying to poison her. That she will be locked in a tomb and driven mad. That the potion will kill her and she will go to hell. That the potion will not work and she will wake up on her wedding day to Paris.

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Q4.Which of the following two methods does Shakespeare make frequent use of in Juliet's Act 4 Soliloquy?

Exclamatory and Sibilence Imagery and Exclamatory Imagery and Pathetic Fallacy Adverbs and Imagery

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Q5.Complete the following sentence with the answer that fits best: Shakespeare exaggerates Juliet's emotional conflict in order to....

Generate sympathy but ultimately warn his audience of the damaging consequences of rebellious behaviour Question the love that Juliet has for Romeo and whether she will go through this terrible ordeal Generate pride and teach the Elizabethan audience not to be fearful of taking risks Reflect the appropriate behaviour of a young Elizabethan lady

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Juliet's 'Death'

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Question 1

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Question 5

Q1.What is the definition of 'audacious'?

A refusal of obedience or order. Closely acquainted; personal and private. Follows rules and orders without questioning them. Willing to take surprisingly bold risks.

1/5

Q2.True or False: This is the only emotionally conflicted soliloquy that Juliet performs in the play.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following is NOT a fear expressed in Juliet's Act 4 Soliloquy?

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Q4.Which of the following two methods does Shakespeare make frequent use of in Juliet's Act 4 Soliloquy?

Exclamatory and Sibilence Imagery and Exclamatory Imagery and Pathetic Fallacy Adverbs and Imagery

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Q5.Complete the following sentence with the answer that fits best: Shakespeare exaggerates Juliet's emotional conflict in order to....

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