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Summary of Act 3, Scene 2

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

Juliet's soliloquy

Juliet's soliloquy

  • In Scene 2, Juliet waits for nightfall so that Romeo can sneak into her bedroom and they can enjoy their wedding night.
  • She speaks in a long soliloquy (speech to herself) about how much she loves Romeo and how happy they will be together.
  • The dramatic irony (when the audience knows something the characters don’t) here is that the audience knows that Romeo has killed Tybalt.
  • The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet will probably never be accepted as a married couple and probably never be able to be happy together.
Juliet learns of Romeo's banishment

Juliet learns of Romeo's banishment

  • The Nurse rushes in and tells Juliet that there has been a huge fight in Verona. She says that a man is dead.
  • Juliet thinks that Romeo has killed himself. She says that she wants to die as well.
  • The Nurse tells Juliet that Tybalt is dead. She says that the Prince banished Romeo from Verona.
Juliet's reaction and message

Juliet's reaction and message

  • Juliet is devastated that the Prince banished Romeo and cries. She says that she is doomed to die without having her wedding night with Romeo.
  • The Nurse tells Juliet that she knows where Romeo is hiding. The Nurse goes to him to take a message from Juliet.

Key Quotes - Act 3, Scene 2

In Act 3, Scene 2, Juliet says: 'bid him come to take his last farewell'. Here's an analysis of this key quote:

Dramatic irony

Dramatic irony

  • In the scene, Juliet begs the Nurse to tell Romeo to come to her for their wedding night.
  • They can say 'farewell' before he is exiled to Mantua.
  • The dramatic irony is that the audience knows that this visit will be the last time the couple see each other alive.
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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
3

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

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  1. 1
    Summary of Act 3, Scene 2Put in order
  2. 2
    Who does Juliet initially think has died in Act 3, Scene 2?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 2:Fill in the list
  4. 4
    How does Juliet react to the news that Romeo has been banished (Act 3, Scene 2)?True / false
  5. 5
    Who is Juliet waiting for at the start of Act 3, Scene 2?Multiple choice
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