Act 3 scenes one and two

1. Why does Benvolio want the Montagues to get off the streets?
He said that the day was hot and the Capulets were outside. If they were to meet they would get in a fight. He wanted to avoid fighting.


2. How does Mercutio respond to him?
He kind of makes fun of Benvolio because it seems like he is running away from a fight with his enemy. 


3. What is Benvolio afraid of when Tybalt shows up?
He was afraid that they would get in a fight in the public place. 

4. How does How does Romeo's response surprise Tybalt?
He was expecting Romeo to accept his offer and fight but instead he started to leave and told him he didn't want to.

5. Mercutio's famous last words (what phrase does he utter upon realizing he is dying)?
A plague o' both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me: I have it, And soundly too. Your houses!


6. How does Romeo seem to blame Juliet for what has happened?
He says that Juliet's beauty made his temper softer and that is why he didn't fight.

7. After Romeo kills Tybalt, what does Benvolio urge him to do? why?
He urges Romeo to leave because the prince would find out what happened and kill him.

8. What does Benvolio emphasize in his explanation of the events to the Prince?
He emphasizes that Romeo didn't want to fight and was being calm and humble and trying to keep things peaceful. 

9. What does Lady Capulet want to see happen?
She doesn't believe Benvolio so she wants the prince to kill Romeo.

10. What does the Prince rule?
That Romeo must be executed if anyone finds him.
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1. Describe Juliet's mood at the beginning of the scene.
She is happy and very in love with Romeo. I don't think she knows about what happened. She just wants Romeo to come back.

2. How does she describe Romeo when she receives news of what has happened?
She says: O serpant heart, hid with flowering face! Did ever dragon keep so fair a cave? Beautiful Tyrant! Friend angelical! Dove-feather'd raven! Wolvish-ravening lamb!

3. According to the Nurse, what does this show?
That there is no honesty, faith or trust in men.

4. Juliet's attitude changes again. Describe.
She gets very sad and confused all of a sudden. She was not really sure to think about what she had been told. She didn't know if she should believe that Romeo killed her cousin.

5. What does the Nurse offer to do for Juliet?
She tell Juliet that she will find Romeo to comfort her.