Scenes 3-4
English Lit: AQA GCSE Romeo & Juliet, topic 2.4.3
Summary of Act 3, Scenes 3-4
Here's a summary of what happens in Act 3, Scenes 3 and 4:
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
- 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.
Test yourself on Scenes 3-4
Summary of Act 3, Scene 3
Summary of Act 3, Scene 4
Who is Romeo hiding with in Act 3, Scene 3?
When does Lord Capulet decide Juliet will marry Paris in Act 3, Scene 4?