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Summary of Act 3, Scenes 3-4

Here's a summary of what happens in Act 3, Scenes 3 and 4:

Scene 3

Scene 3

  • In Scene 3, Romeo is hiding with Friar Laurence.
  • He is sad because he has lost his future with Juliet. He feels that being banished (sent away) is worse than death because now he still has to live, but without Juliet.
  • The Nurse arrives and gives Romeo a ring from Juliet. She tells him that Juliet still loves him.
  • Romeo prepares to visit Juliet to celebrate their wedding night before he leaves for Mantua.
Scene 4

Scene 4

  • In Scene 4, Lord Capulet thinks that Juliet is staying in her room because she is mourning Tybalt. Because of this, Lord and Lady Capulet do not disturb her.
  • Lord Capulet decides that Juliet will marry Paris this coming Thursday. He does not speak to Juliet but tells Paris that the marriage will definitely take place.
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Recap: Main Quotes

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