2.3.2

Scene 3

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Summary of Act 2, Scene 3

Here's a summary of what happens in Act 2, Scene 3:

Romeo's confession

Romeo's confession

  • In Scene 3, Romeo visits Friar Laurence to talk about Juliet.
  • Friar Laurence says that Romeo looks like he hasn’t slept the night before – he asks if Romeo was with Rosaline.
  • Romeo tells Friar Laurence that he is in love with Juliet and wants to marry her.
Friar Laurence's shock

Friar Laurence's shock

  • Friar Laurence says he is shocked. He says he is worried that Romeo has moved on from one love quickly to another.
  • Friar Laurence does not take Romeo’s feelings for Juliet seriously. He tells Romeo that young men do not take love seriously and only fall in love with appearances.
Friar Laurence agrees

Friar Laurence agrees

  • Romeo tries to convince Friar Laurence that his feelings for Juliet are genuine. He says that Juliet loves him back (which Rosaline did not).
  • Friar Laurence eventually agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet.
    • Friar Laurence believes that their marriage will join the Montague and Capulet families and stop the family feud (fight) once and for all.

Key Quote - Act 2, Scene 3

In Act 2, Scene 3, Friar Laurence says: 'For this alliance may so happy prove, / To turn your households' rancour to pure love.' Here's an analysis of this key quote:

Motives

Motives

  • Although Friar Laurence should not marry the two lovers because they do not have parental permission, he agrees to.
  • He hopes that their 'alliance' (their marriage) will stop the family feud (argument) between the Montagues and the Capulets.
  • He hopes to turn their 'rancour' (their hatred) to family love, and stop the fighting and deaths.
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Context

1.1

Context

1.1.1Tragedy & Setting1.1.2Relationships1.1.3Religion & Fate1.1.4End of Topic Test - Context1.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Era1.1.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Location
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Plot Summary

2.1

Prologue

2.1.1Prologue
2.2

Act 1

2.2.1Scene 12.2.2Scene 1 Quotes2.2.3Scene 22.2.4Scene 32.2.5Scene 42.2.6Scene 52.2.7End of Topic Test - Prologue & Act 1
2.3

Act 2

2.3.1Scenes 1-22.3.2Scene 32.3.3Scene 42.3.4Scenes 5-62.3.5End of Topic Test - Act 2
2.4

Act 3

2.4.1Scene 12.4.2Scene 22.4.3Scenes 3-42.4.4Scene 52.4.5End of Topic Test - Act 3
2.5

Act 4

2.5.1Scene 12.5.2Scenes 2-32.5.3Scenes 4-5
2.6

Act 5

2.6.1Scene 12.6.2Scene 22.6.3Scene 32.6.4Scene 3 - Quotes2.6.5End of Topic Test - Acts 4 & 52.6.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Drugs2.6.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Knowing about the Wed2.6.8Diagnostic Misconceptions - Order of Deaths
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Key Characters

3.1

Romeo

3.1.1First Impressions & Juliet's Effect3.1.2Character Development3.1.3Reactions & Key Quotes3.1.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Age3.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Banishment3.1.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Naivety
3.2

Juliet

3.2.1First Impressions & Character Development3.2.2Tragic Character3.2.3Key Quotes3.2.4End of Topic Test - Romeo & Juliet3.2.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Real People?3.2.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Montagues vs Capulets
3.3

Mercutio

3.3.1Characterisation3.3.2Key Quotes
3.4

The Nurse, Benvolio & Tybalt

3.4.1The Nurse3.4.2Benvolio3.4.3Tybalt
3.5

Friar Laurence

3.5.1Characterisation3.5.2Key Quotes3.5.3End of Topic Test- Mercutio, Nurse & Benvolio3.5.4End of Topic Test - Tybalt & Friar Laurence3.5.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - What is a Friar?
3.6

Grade 9 - Key Characters

3.6.1Grade 9 - Key Characters3.6.2Grade 9 - Key Characters: Extract Analysis
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Key Themes & Concepts

4.1

Power & Danger of Love

4.1.1Romeo's Loves4.1.2Friendship & Family4.1.3Violent Love4.1.4End of Topic Test - Love
4.2

Violence, Fate & Gender

4.2.1Violence, Conflict & Suicide4.2.2Exam-Style Questions - Violence & Death4.2.3Fate & Destiny4.2.4Gender4.2.5End of Topic Test - Violence, Fate & Gender4.2.6Grade 9 - Key Themes4.2.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Type of Play
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Writing Techniques

5.1

Writing Techniques

5.1.1Language, Rhythm & Rhyme5.1.2Symbolism & Imagery5.1.3Dramatic Irony & Soliloquys5.1.4End of Topic Test - Writing Techniques5.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Wherefore
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Recap: Main Quotes

6.1

Main Quotes by Act

6.1.1Act 16.1.2Act 26.1.3Act 36.1.4Act 46.1.5Act 5
6.2

Main Quotes by Character

6.2.1Romeo6.2.2Juliet6.2.3Mercutio6.2.4Friar Laurence6.2.5Nurse6.2.6Benvolio6.2.7Tybalt

Practice questions on Scene 3

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  1. 1
    Summary of Act 2, Scene 3Put in order
  2. 2
    Who does Romeo visit in Act 2, Scene 3?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Why does Friar Laurence not take Romeo's feelings for Juliet seriously?Fill in the list
  4. 4
    Why does Friar Laurence eventually agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?True / false
  5. 5
    Who does Friar Laurence think Romeo was with the night before, when Romeo comes to visit Friar Laurence in Act 2, Scene 3?Multiple choice
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