Act 2 Scene 5 Flashcards
LINES 1-17:Why is Juliet so upset?
It is three hours since she sent the Nurse to meet Romeo to arrange the wedding between herself and Romeo, and the Nurse is still not back.
What does Juliet wish the Nurse had?
Juliet wishes that the Nurse had the passion of young people like herself and Romeo.
Lines 18-78: In what way does the Nurse tease Juliet?
The Nurse takes a long time before telling Juliet the news she is so anxious to hear, which is that she will marry Romeo that afternoon at Friar Lawrence’s cell.
The Nurse describes Romeo as being gentle as a lamb. Is Romeo as gentle as a lamb throughout the play?
No, Romeo will behave very violently later in the play.
Which character is just the opposite of being as a lamb?
Tybalt is the opposite of being gentle as a lamb.
What brings the blood to Juliet’s cheeks?
Juliet blushes when she hears the details given by the Nurse of where and when she can marry Romeo.
