Question

Compare Juliet's fears about the Friar's plan in act 4, scene 3, lines 24-58, to her feelings in act 4, scene 1, lines 78-89. How have her feelings changed?

a) Her fears have increased, and she is more desperate
b) She is now confident and fearless
c) Her feelings remain unchanged
d) She is hesitant but hopeful about the plan

Answer 1

Juliet evolves from being desperate and determined to fearful yet still hopeful about Friar Lawrence's plan between Act 4, Scene 1 and Act 4, Scene 3 in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Her hesitancy grows as she considers what could go wrong, but her hope remains intact.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option d) She is hesitant but hopeful about the plan. In Act 4, Scene 1, lines 78-89 of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is desperate and determined, willing to face death rather than marry Paris. Her trust in Friar Lawrence's plan illustrates her determination and hope to reunite with Romeo.

Contrastingly, in Act 4, Scene 3, lines 24-58, her fears escalate as she contemplates the potential risks and failures of the plan, such as the potion not working, waking up too early, or going mad from the horrors of the tomb. Nonetheless, despite her escalating fears, Juliet's underlying sense of hope remains as she ultimately ingests the potion to avoid the marriage to Paris and maintain her loyalty to Romeo. Her feelings do evolve from determined and trusting to fearful yet still intent on following through with the plan, showcasing her complex emotional journey and the tension between her love for Romeo and the dread of the unknown consequences of her actions.