Prompt A:
Friar Lawrence welcomes a desperate Romeo into his cell. The friar tries to console Romeo, who rants on and on about how his banishment is even worse than being executed because he must live without Juliet. Romeo then speaks a long monologue about how even flies and other despicable creatures can view Juliet while he can't. Then, a knock is heard on the door, and the Friar begs Romeo to get up and hide so he won't get caught. When he finds out the knocker is Juliet's nurse, he lets her in while Romeo is still in the room because she won't tell on him. The Nurse scolds Romeo for acting so weak, but Romeo threatens to kill himself for causing Juliet sadness. Friar Lawrence then sends Romeo off, promising his servant will bring him news about Juliet.
Prompt B:
I think the theme of this scene is relief, because even though the majority of the scene shows Romeo in despair, in the end he is consoled and is now ready to leave Verona (after a quick visit to Juliet).
Prompt C:
Romeo, what stopped you from killing yourself when you found out you made Juliet sad?
Romeo, why do you see the friar as a fatherly figure when you have a wise father?
Friar Lawrence, why are you so eager to help Romeo?
Nurse, why are you so intent on helping Romeo?
Romeo, how would you act if Juliet was banished, not you?
Your summary is on point Daniel! We have similar questions and your definitely bring up similar points and it is very interesting to think about what I would answer to some of them.
ReplyDeleteRemember that a theme is a sentence explaining what the author wanted you to take away from their writing, not a one word general topic. Also, in response to your second question, I think that Romeo sees Friar Lawrence as someone he can confide in and trust, not necessarily a fatherly figure. If the Friar was not intent on helping him and Juliet, it is likely that Romeo would not even be visiting him so often.
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