In Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt kills Mercutio in a duel and Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge, leading to his exile from Verona. Juliet is distraught by the news but is comforted by the Nurse. Meanwhile, Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence, who devises a plan for Romeo to visit Juliet before dawn. Capulet sets Juliet's marriage to Paris for Thursday, but she refuses and seeks counsel from Friar Lawrence.
In Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt kills Mercutio in a duel and Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge, leading to his exile from Verona. Juliet is distraught by the news but is comforted by the Nurse. Meanwhile, Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence, who devises a plan for Romeo to visit Juliet before dawn. Capulet sets Juliet's marriage to Paris for Thursday, but she refuses and seeks counsel from Friar Lawrence.
In Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt kills Mercutio in a duel and Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge, leading to his exile from Verona. Juliet is distraught by the news but is comforted by the Nurse. Meanwhile, Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence, who devises a plan for Romeo to visit Juliet before dawn. Capulet sets Juliet's marriage to Paris for Thursday, but she refuses and seeks counsel from Friar Lawrence.
Date: 2/8/14 Class: English 1 Block: 6 Topic: Act 3 Main Ideas Supporting Details Romeos exile (Act 3 Scene i) Mercutio and Benvolio are walking the streets of Verona when Tybalt and his men enter the scene, provoking a fight. When Romeo steps in, Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel; however, Romeo declines, hinting at how his relationship with Tybalt is now different due to Juliets and his marriage, which is still unknown. When Tybalt and Mercutio draw their swords in anger and become involved in a brawl, Mercutio is killed. In rage, Romeo kills Tybalt for vengeance. As a result, when the Prince is told what happens, he banishes Romeo from Verona under death. Juliets distress (Act 3 Scene ii) The Nurse rushes into Juliets room and tells her of the news of Romeos exile and Tybalts death. Juliet is distraught at this news, worried that die without her wedding night. The Nurse then reassures her, saying that she knows where Romeo is hiding and will tell him about their wedding night. Juliet then gives the Nurse a ring to give to Romeo to symbolize their love. Friar Lawrences Plan (Act 3 Scene iii) Meanwhile, Romeo is hiding in Friar Lawrences cell, and is lamenting how being banished is a far worse punishment than death since he will have to live his life without ever seeing Juliet. When the Nurse visits, Romeo wants to stab himself, thinking that Juliet considers him a murderer. Friar Lawrence is able to stop him and proposes a plan that includes Romeo visiting Juliet at night and leaving before dawn. Romeo then will reside in Mantua until everyone knows about their marriage. The Nurse gives Romeo the ring and Romeo is excited to see Juliet. Conversation between Capulet and Paris (Act 3 Scene iv) Capulet and Paris are talking about Juliets possible marriage to Paris. Capulet initially sets the marriage to Wednesday but then changes it to Thursday, believing that Juliet will willingly agree. Romeo and Juliets meeting (Act 3 Scene v) Romeo climbs down from Juliets window. Both of them are very reluctant to leave each other, bur in the end Romeo and Juliet both know that the Princes men will kill Romeo if he doesnt leave immediately as dawn approaches. Nurse and Juliets Conversation (Act 3 Scene v) When Juliet refuses to marry Paris against her parents wishes, Capulet specifically becomes enrages and threatens to disown her as a daughter. After her parents storm away, the Nurse tells Juliet that she should instead marry Paris now since he is a better choice than Romeo. Juliet then goes to Friar Lawrence for counsel.
Questions Answers How is Mercutio killed? Mercutio is stabbed by Tybalt under Romeos arm when Romeo is trying to protect Tybalt. Why doesnt Juliet care about Tybalts death? Juliet does somewhat care about Tybalts death but her infatuation or so-called love for Romeo overshadows any emotions she has towards Tybalt her cousin. Why did her parents completely insist on her marrying Paris? The Capulets are more angry about Juliet being disobedient and talking back than not marrying. When Capulet believes that he fulfilled his responsibility as a father to choose a perfect husband for his daughter Juliet and Juliet simply refuses or declines, he gets upset as a father towards Juliet.
Summary: In Act 3, Tybalt kills Mercutio and as an act on impulse and vengeance, Romeo stabs and kills Tybalt. Romeos actions result in his exile decreed by Prince Escalus for disturbing the peace. Juliet is distraught when she hears the news from the Nurse but is comforted by the fact that the Nurse knows where Romeo is hiding and will send messages to and visit Romeo. Meanwhile, Romeo is hiding in Friar Lawrences cell mulling over the days events and lamenting about the threat of Juliets lost love for him. Friar Lawrence forms a plan including Romeo visiting Juliet before dawn breaks to ease the lovers worries. Capulet, on the other hand, sets Juliets marriage to Paris to Thursday in a conversation with Paris. After Romeo and Juliet meet in secret, Juliets parents approach her and tell her of the news of her marriage to Paris. Juliet angrily refuses and seeks refuge in Friar Lawrences cell in a frustrated state.