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Act II
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Act II: Rising Action
Preparations for Marriage
Act II, Prologue
• Sonnet– Romeo has forgotten Rosaline– He and Juliet have fallen in love– Their families hate each other– “But passion lends them power. . . “
(II.1.14)
Act II, scene 1Later that evening:
–Romeo has left the Capulet’s party.
–He’s hiding in their orchard, hoping to catch a glimpse of Juliet.
–Benvolio & Mercutio search for him, unaware of his latest crush.
Act II, scene 2
• Romeo sees Juliet:
– “But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the sun! Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon. . . (II.2.3-5)
– “See how she leans that cheek upon her hand, O that I were a glove upon that hand” (II.2.25-26).
Act II, scene 2
• Juliet speaks to the night:
– “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or if thou wilt not . . . I’ll no longer be a Capulet” (II.2.34-37)
Act II, scene 2• Juliet continues unaware
of Romeo’s presence:
– “Tis but thy name that is my enemy . . . What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” (II.2.39-45).
Act II, scene 2
• Romeo finally responds.
• Juliet is thrilled to hear his voice, but frightened for his safety.
• Romeo replies:– “My life were
better ended by their hate, than death prolonged, wanting of thy love” (II.2.78-79).
Act II, scene 2
• They vow to marry.
• It’s almost dawn, so they say good-bye.
– Juliet: “Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow. . (II.2.185).
Act II, scene 3(the next morning)
• Romeo leaves Juliet and goes directly to Friar Lawrence’s cell.
• He asks Friar to marry him and Juliet in secret this afternoon.
• Friar agrees because he believes the marriage will bring peace between the families.
Act II, scene 4
• Mercutio and Benvolio discuss Tybalt’s challenge to duel Romeo.
• Romeo shows up and they exchange crude remarks about Romeo’s much lighter mood.
Act II, scene 4
• Then Juliet’s nurse shows up looking for Romeo.
• He asks her to tell Juliet to meet him at Friar Lawrence’s cell that afternoon, where they will be married.
Act II, scene 5
• The nurse delivers the message to Juliet:
–“. . .Hie you hence to Friar Lawrence’ cell; There stays a husband to make you a wife” (II.5.68-69).
Act II, scene 6
• Romeo and Juliet meet at Friar Lawrence’s cell and he beckons them:
• “. . .Come with me . . . For by your leaves, you shall not stay alone till Holy Church incorporate two in one” (II.6.36-37).