Act II Scene 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in this scene
A
- Mercutio and Benvolio search for Romeo. and mercutio is amused that the “prince of cats’ requested a duel with Romeo
- He mocks the nurse with bawdy replies when she asks for Romeo
- Romeo and Juliet were to be married at the Friar’s place and the nurse was to to collect a rope so that Romeo can enter Juliets window on their wedding night
2
Q
What does Mercutio call Romeo in this scene?
A
A ‘hard-hearted wench’
3
Q
What does Mercutio day to the nurse to mock her?
A
‘for her fans the fairer face’
‘ A bawd, a bawd!”
4
Q
News that the wedding would take place at 2pm illustrates…
A
the speed with which Romeo and Juliet meet and are to be married