- Before Reading Act 4 1. Define Secrecy: ____________________________________________________________
2. How has secrecy played a role in your life? Have you ever kept something a secret because
you thought it was the wisest choice, but then later ended up regretting your decision?
Explain. Minimum 5 sentences in length.
- After Reading Act 4 1.
Romeo and Juliet’s decision to keep their marriage a secret was wise _____ Agree _____ Disagree
On the lines provided below cite a quote from the play that proves your opinion to be correct.
- Reading Questions: Act 4 1. According to Paris, why is Capulet pushing his daughter to marry so quickly?
2. If Friar Laurence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do? Describe the plan Friar
Laurence proposes.
3. What are the fears and doubts that Juliet must consider before taking the potion?
4. What does Friar Laurence say to comfort the Capulet family?
5. “O child, O child! My soul, and not my child! Dead art thou – alack, my child is dead, and
with my child my joys are buried!” How do these lines contrast with Lord Capulet’s earlier
threats to dismiss Juliet from his household?
Choose one of the writing prompts below to address in a persuasive writing piece. Your writing piece should be
at least 100 words in length, be written in paragraph format (indented), include at least one quote from the
text, and contain a word count written at the bottom of your paper.
1.
Poor Soul, Thy Face Is Much Abused With Tears – Juliet has just found out that she is being forced to
marry Paris. You are Juliet. Convince Paris (without telling him about your marriage to Romeo) to not
marry you.
2. My Dismal Scene I Needs Must Act Alone – Juliet decides to fake her death so that she can live out
the rest of her life with her love, Romeo. You are Romeo. Convince your wife that this plan is too risky.
Propose a different plan that might allow you to be together forever.