Scene 2

English Lit: AQA GCSE Romeo & Juliet, topic 2.6.2

Summary of Act 5, Scene 2

Here's a summary of what happens in Act 5, Scene 2:

In Scene 2, Friar Laurence asks Friar John if Romeo had replied to the letter that Friar Laurence sent to him (which informed him all about Juliet faking her death).
Friar John said that he could not deliver the letter. He said was quarantined (kept away from people to avoid spreading a disease) in a house because of a suspected outbreak of plague. He was not allowed to leave.
He tells Friar Laurence that no one could get the letter out of Verona because everyone was too scared of getting the plague.

Friar Laurence realises that Romeo has no idea that Juliet has faked her death.
He worries that no one will be there to collect her from the tomb when she wakes up.
Friar Laurence decides that he will go and fetch Juliet himself. He sends Romeo another letter, telling him of a change in the plan. He asks Romeo to meet him and Juliet at Friar Laurence’s cell.
Friar Laurence has no idea that Romeo has learnt of Juliet’s 'death' and believes that it is true.

Summary of Act 5, Scene 2
Why did Friar John not deliver Friar Laurence's letter to Romeo in Act 5, Scene 2?
What are the features of Friar Laurence's new plan in Act 5, Scene 2?
What does Friar Laurence think when he finds out Friar John did not deliver his first letter to Romeo in Act 5, Scene 2?
Who was meant to deliver the letter to Romeo, telling him of Friar Laurence's and Juliet's plan?