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ACT 6: SCENES 1-5: ACTIVITIES

1. Who said it? Write the correct name after each sentence.
Romeo • Friar John • Friar Laurence • The Prince Lord Capulet • Balthasar • the nurse • Juliet

1. “It will be terrifying in the dark with Tybalt's dead body and the ancient bones of my
ancestors.”
Lord Capulet

2. “Something is wrong. She's dead!”

The Nurse

3. “I'll give you 40 gold coins for the poison.”

Romeo

4. “I haven't got a letter from Friar Laurence; I haven't spoken to him since you left Verona.”
Friar John

5. “I didn't get to Mantua. I was stopped at a village that had the plague.”
Friar John

6. “Our plans went wrong. Your Romeo is dead.”

Friar Laurence

7. “Look at the results of your hate for each other!”

The Prince

8. “Let us live in peace now and honour our beloved children's memory.”
Friar Laurence

2. Tick (V) the morals which you think apply to the story. Explain your answers below.
V 1. You should follow your heart, regardless of what others think.
Romeo and Juliet follow their hearts despite their families' feud and ultimately end up dying
for their love.

V 2. Important decisions must be made with reason as well as emotions.

Friar Laurence advises Romeo and Juliet to think about their decisions before acting rashly,
but they do not heed his advice and suffer the consequences.

V Hate and prejudice cause unnecessary suffering.

The feud between the Capulets and the Montagues causes suffering and death for many
characters in the play.
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3. What was the effect of each of the events below? Write the answers below.
1. The Capulets believed their daughter was dead.
The Capulets believed their daughter was dead: This event led to the Capulets' grief and
preparation for Juliet's funeral.

2. Romeo's servant brought him terrible news.

Romeo's servant brought him terrible news: This event informed Romeo about Juliet's
supposed death, which drove him to make the decision to end his life.

3. Friar Laurence discovered that his letter had not reached Romeo.
Friar Laurence discovered that his letter had not reached Romeo: This event meant that
Romeo was unaware of the plan to fake Juliet's death, leading to tragic consequences.

4. Juliet saw the bottle in Romeo's hand.

Juliet saw the bottle in Romeo's hand: This event made Juliet realize that Romeo had killed
himself, and she decided to do the same.

5. Romeo and Juliet died.

Romeo and Juliet died: This event was the tragic conclusion of the play, resulting from a
series of miscommunications and impulsive actions.

4. Answer the questions in your notebook.

1. In what way was the friar's plan too dangerous?
The friar's plan to fake Juliet's death was too dangerous, as it involved deception and
manipulation. There was a risk that the plan could go wrong, and it did. The message
explaining the plan did not reach Romeo, which led to his tragic decision to commit suicide.

2. What part did bad luck play in the conclusion of the story?

3. Do you think the characters of Romeo and Juliet were believable? Explain your answer.
Yes, I think the characters of Romeo and Juliet were believable. Their love for each other was
intense and passionate, which is relatable to many people. Their actions and decisions were
also driven by their youth and impulsive nature, which is common in young people.

4. Do you think the ending of the story gives hope? Explain your answer.
I think the ending of Romeo and Juliet may not give hope in the traditional sense, as it ends
with the tragic deaths of the two main characters. However, it does leave a powerful
message about the consequences of hate and division, and how love can bridge those gaps.
The fact that their deaths ultimately lead to the reconciliation of the Montague and Capulet
families can be seen as a hopeful message about the power of love to bring people together.

5. Why do you think Romeo and Juliet is still popular today?

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Romeo and Juliet is still popular today because it deals with universal themes that continue
to resonate with audiences. The story explores the complexities of love, family, and societal
expectations, which are issues that people still grapple with today. Additionally, the language
and poetry of Shakespeare's writing continue to captivate audiences, and the play has been
adapted and reimagined in countless ways over the centuries, making it a timeless classic.