Act 2 Scene 3 Flashcards
LINES 1-30: Why is it important for us to know that Friar Lawrence knows a lot about drugs and medicines that can be made from flowers?
Later the Friar will use this knowledge to give a drug to Juliet that will make her seem to be dead. Romeo will think that she actually is dead and will kill himself.
What does Friar Lawrence mean when he says that the earth, which is nature’s mother, is also nature’s tomb?
The earth gives birth to nature in the form of plants and trees, etc. But when these plants die, they fall to the earth and rot. The earth may then be said to be a grave or a tomb.
When, according to Friar Lawrence, can goodness in people become evil?
Goodness in people can become evil when it is wrongly applied.
Friar Lawrence describes life as a battle between good and evil. What is the result when evil is stronger than the two?
Death results.
LINES 31-56: Why is Friar Lawrence worried that Romeo is so up early?
Friar Lawrence thinks this is a sign that Romeo is worried and has a troubled mind. He is also worried that Romeo might have spent the night with Rosaline.
Why do you think Friar Lawrence is pleased that Romeo has forgotten all about Rosaline?
Romeo’s attraction for Rosaline was purely physical, and a priest would not approve of this kind of relationship.
In what way can Friar Lawrence “cure” the “wounds” Romeo refers to?
The Friar can cure the wounds by marrying Romeo and Juliet.
LINES 57-95: What does Friar Lawrence accuse Romeo of?
The Friar is angry with Romeo for falling out of love with one girl and falling in love again with another girl too quickly.
What did Friar Lawrence not like about Romeo’s relationship with Rosaline?
It was not real love, but “doting” (being too romantic and sentimental to the point of being silly)
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He sees in the marriage a chance to turn the hatred between the Capulet and Montague families into good will and peace.
What advice does Friar Lawrence give Romeo?
The Friar says it is not good to rush things.
