Romeo and Juliet
Act 4 Study Questions
Act 4 Scene 1
1. What is ironic about Juliet’s response in line 25 to Paris?
2. Paris leaves Juliet to speak with the Friar because he should not “disturb
devotion” (line 41). What type of irony is this? Explain.
3. Identify the line #: Juliet confesses that she will take drastic measures to
avoid marrying Paris. What does she plan to do?
4. What does the Friar suggest? Do you find this plan reasonable? (Think about
your answer to #3 when answering this question.)
Act 4 Scene 2
1. What does Juliet tell her father when she returns from her meeting with
Friar? How does her confession effect Capulet’s plans in regards to her
wedding?
2. Identify one example of irony in this scene. Why is it ironic and what type of
irony?
Act 4 Scene 3
1. Is Juliet’s speech considered a monologue or a soliloquy? Why? (lines 14-58)
2. What does Juliet fear about carrying out the Friar’s plan?
3. How does Shakespeare’s imagery make you feel about Juliet’s fear (Refer to
your response in question #2).
Act 4 Scene 4
1. Why is the opening of scene 4 considered an example of dramatic irony?
2. Chose one of the main cast in scene 4 and describe their character using the
conversations on these pages. (character: traits that make up personality)
Act 4 Scene 5
1. What does the audience know that the nurse does not in the opening of scene
5?
2. What type of figurative language is used in lines 28-29? How is this an
example of imagery? What does it tell the audience?
3. What type of irony is described in lines 33 and 34?
4. What type of figurative language does Capulet use in lines 34- 40? What is he
telling the audience?
5. According to the Friar, why should Juliet’s parents feel comforted?