What does Romeo do in Act 4?

Romeo will then return to Verona and collect Juliet
Juliet
Noun. Capulet (plural Capulets) (figuratively) A member or citizen of the family, party, or country of the wife in a Romeo and Juliet couple and/or one of a pair of feuding groups, the other identified as Montague. quotations ▼
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and they will live together in Mantua, free from Prince Escalus
Prince Escalus
Prince Escalus is a character in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. He is the Prince of Verona. He holds authority over the Montague and Capulet families who are feuding. He is related to both Mercutio, Romeo's friend, and Count Paris, the proposed fiancé of Juliet.
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and their feuding families. Juliet excitedly approves of the plan and goes home to drink the potion. Capulet and his Lady are busy making wedding arrangements.
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What is Romeo doing in Act 5?

The Apothecary finally relents and sells Romeo the poison. Once alone, Romeo speaks to the vial, declaring that he will go to Juliet's tomb and kill himself.
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What important things happened in Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet?

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Juliet refuses to marry Paris and will commit suicide is necessary. Friar Laurence hatches plan to give Juliet a fake death potion so she can escape with Romeo. He sends a note of the plan to Romeo. Juliet agrees with plan and then lies to her father that she will marry Paris.
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What happens in Act 4 Scene One of Romeo and Juliet?

Act 4 Scene 1

The Friar devises a plan where Juliet will take a potion that will make her appear dead and 'No warmth, no breath, shall testify thou livest'. Friar Laurence plans to let Romeo know the truth via a message so he can collect her from the Capulet family tomb.
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What happens in Scene 4 Act 4 Romeo and Juliet?

Act 4, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet is a short scene that shows the whole Capulet household bustling around to prepare for Juliet and Paris's wedding. Lord Capulet is especially involved. He orders servants around and is committed to staying up all night to make sure that the event is perfect.
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Romeo and Juliet: Act Four Summary!



Who murdered Act 4 Scene 2?

The murder of Lady Macduff and her young son in Act 4, scene 2, marks the moment in which Macbeth descends into utter madness, killing neither for political gain nor to silence an enemy, but simply out of a furious desire to do harm.
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What is the major conflict in Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet?

The conflict is Juliet's reluctance to marry Paris because she is already married to Romeo.
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What happens at the end of Act 4 Scene 2?

Ross tries to reassure her, but no sooner does he leave than a messenger arrives to tell Lady Macduff and her son to run for their lives. But it's too late—the murderers have arrived, and they kill her son.
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What happens in Act 4 Scene 3 Romeo and Juliet?

Summary: Deciding that it's now or never, Juliet sends the nurse away and takes the potion, knowing how terrifying it will be to wake up in her family's tomb. If the mixture doesn't work, she has a plan B: her dagger. She's also worried that the potion might actually be poison, but decides to trust Friar Lawrence.
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What happens at the end of Act 4 Scene 3?

Ross arrives, bringing news that Macduff's family has died, but that if he returns to Scotland, there are a lot of folks who would happily join with him to fight Macbeth. Vowing revenge, Macduff resolves to return to Scotland and murder Macbeth himself.
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What happened in Act Scene 4?

Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, and others from the Montague household make their way to the Capulet feast. With their masks concealing their identity, they resolve to stay for just one dance. Because Romeo continues to be lovesick for Rosaline, Mercutio teases him for being such a stereotypical hopeless lover.
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What is the falling action in Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet?

Act 4: Falling Action

Juliet's father requests that she marries Count Paris. However, to escape a second wedding she and Friar Lawrence concoct a plan to make it appear as if she dies.
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What happens in Romeo and Juliet Act 4 and 5?

Act 4, Scene 5

The Nurse finds Juliet, apparently dead. Hearing the commotion the Nurse makes, Capulet and Lady Capulet enter, horrified to find their daughter in such a state. Then Friar Lawrence and Paris arrive to fetch the bride for the wedding, and everyone grieves her loss.
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What does Romeo say before he kills himself?

Here's to my love! O true apothecary, Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.
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What does Romeo say before he dies?

Without further ado, Romeo's last words: Eyes, look your last! A dateless bargain to engrossing death! Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavoury guide!
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Who told Romeo Juliet was dead?

Balthasar, a friend of Romeo's, brings him news that Juliet is dead and lies in the Capulet tomb.
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What happens in Act 4 Scene 2 Romeo and Juliet?

Summary: Act 4, scene 2

Juliet returns home, where she finds Capulet and Lady Capulet preparing for the wedding. She surprises her parents by repenting her disobedience and cheerfully agreeing to marry Paris. Capulet is so pleased that he insists on moving the marriage up a day, to Wednesday—tomorrow.
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What happens in 4.1 of Romeo and Juliet?

A despairing Juliet begs Friar Lawrence's help in averting a marriage to Paris. If he can't help her, she has resolved to commit suicide. Friar Lawrence has a solution: she should go along with her father's plan, but when it's time to marry Paris, Juliet will take a potion that mimics death.
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WHO sent a challenge to Romeo in Scene 4?

Summary: Act 2, scene 4

Benvolio also relates that Tybalt has sent a letter to Romeo challenging him to a duel.
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Who goes mad in Act IV?

A court gentleman reports that Ophelia has become pitiably insane. Gertrude refuses to see the girl, but Horatio points out that Ophelia's mental state may attract undue attention to herself and the crown.
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Why does Abigail run away in Act 4?

MARY WARREN, on her feet with a spring, and horrified, pleading: Abby! Finally, in Act 4, we learn Abigail has stolen her uncle's money and run away.
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What happens to John at the end of Act 4?

John begins to confess, but he falters when he is ordered to sign his name to the confession and learns that it will be displayed publicly. He tears up the confession and decides he will go to his death rather than permanently ruin his reputation and sacrifice the only integrity he has left.
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What figurative language is in Act 4 Scene 3 Romeo and Juliet?

"I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins, That almost freezes up the heat of life." (4:3:15) This is a hyperbole since fear cannot freeze the heat of life. It means that Juliet has a fear that is really scaring her and it is close to scaring her to death.
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Who kills Lady Macduff?

When Macduff cries out in fear for Scotland's future, Malcolm places his full trust in him. Ross seeks out Macduff to report that Macbeth has killed Lady Macduff and their children. Macduff swears revenge, and, with Malcolm, plans Macbeth's downfall.
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Who kills Macduff's family?

Macduff leaves Scotland for England to prod Duncan's son, Malcolm III of Scotland, into taking the Scottish throne by force. Meanwhile, Macbeth murders Macduff's family. Malcolm, Macduff, and the English forces march on Macbeth, and Macduff kills him.
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