Arts >> Theater >> Drama

Romeo and Juliet act iv - scene 4 what is happening in this brief scene?

In this brief scene of Romeo and Juliet, Act IV, Scene iv, there is a lot of confusion and distress surrounding Romeo’s banishment from Verona. This scene also includes Juliet’s distraught reaction to the news and foreshadows her tragic end. Some key points to note are:

1. Juliet is in her room, grieving Romeo's banishment while her mother, Lady Capulet, and the Nurse try to comfort her.

2. Juliet refuses to be comforted and expresses her deep sadness and love for Romeo.

3. Lady Capulet becomes angry with Juliet's resistance to the arranged marriage with Paris and reminds her of the consequences of disobeying her parents.

4. Juliet is left alone and expresses her despair and conflicting thoughts. She contemplates suicide as a way to escape the arranged marriage and reunite with Romeo.

5. The scene ends with Juliet's emotional turmoil and her determination to find a way out of her predicament, foreshadowing the tragic events to come.

Drama

Related Categories