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Juliet becomes the catalyst that causes the metamorphosis of Romeo from a Petrarchan lover to a Shakespearan lover. Ultimately, the two lovers meet a tragic end, but Juliet’s action at the end of the play signifies the lengths to which the character is able to go in order to assert her freedom.
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A short summary of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Romeo and Juliet.
Juliet eagerly awaits Romeo, but Nurse tells her of Tybalts death Act 3 Scene 3 Friar Lawrence tries to console Romeo and sort out a solution Act 3 Scene 4 Juliets father makes plan for Paris to marry Juliet Act 3 Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet spend the night together; Romeo leaves; Lady Capulet brings news of Juliets marriage to Paris Act 4 Scene 1
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Scene-by-Scene Summary –Take note of the key quotations from each scene. Shakespeare’s Time – Shakespeare wrote his plays at the time of two monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and James I. Romeo and Juliet was written relatively early in Shakespeare’s career (the bulk of his tragedies were written in the 17th
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- Romeo. One of the protagonists of the play, along with Juliet. He is the male heir to the dynasty of House Montague, which is in a long-standing feud with House Capulet.
- Juliet. One of the protagonists of the play, along with Romeo. She is the female heir to the dynasty of House Capulet, which is in a long-standing feud with House Montague.
- Friar Laurence. A kindly, philosophical friar of Verona who, as his community’s spiritual and intellectual center, keeps finding himself enmeshed in the dramas of House Montague and House Capulet.
- The Nurse. Juliet’s nurse is the main source of comic relief throughout the play. Forgetful, long-winded, bawdy, and seemingly immune to embarrassment, the nurse is happy to share cringe-worthy stories from her own past and Juliet’s… read analysis of The Nurse.
Romeo hurries to see his friend and confessor Friar Laurence, who, though shocked at the sudden turn of Romeo’s heart, agrees to marry the young lovers in secret since he sees in their love the possibility of ending the age-old feud between Capulet and Montague. The following day, Romeo and Juliet meet at Friar Laurence’s cell and are married.
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From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Romeo and Juliet Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
