Analysis of Scene
Friar Lawrence is a cunning and tricky character in the book: he first secretly marries the two lovers without family consent. Then he sends Romeo to Mantua, and has a dangerous plan for Juliet. In spite of the role Friar Lawrence plays in bringing about the lovers’ deaths (later on), he is never presented in a negative way. He is always treated as a wise person. His unsuccessful plans are treated as a mishap for which he is given no blame (later in the book). In this scene Paris continues to be ignorant and unaware. He continues to think that Juliet is still sad of the death of her cousin. He should surely think something else is wrong with Juliet after her gloominess for such a long time. If we are not mistaken, this is the first time Juliet talks with Paris. She shows a quite a bit hostility and aggression towards him. In this scene she continues to express her feelings clearly (especially to Friar Lawrence) as she did in the balcony scene.
Significant Quotes
Paris: “Immoderately she weeps for Tybalt’s death…” (Line 6)
Paris still thinks that she is still sad because of the death of Tybalt!
Juliet: “I will confess to you that I love him.” (Line 26)
The motif of double meaning continues. She makes Paris think that she loves him, but she actually means she loves Romeo.
Juliet: “Being spoke behind your back, than to you face.” (Line 29)
Double meaning continues: She has revealed she is not hiding things; she has “officially” confessed to Paris about her love for Romeo.
Friar Lawrence: “My lord, we must treat time alone.” (Line 41)
He is indirectly telling Paris to get out of there (indirect reference).
Juliet: “And with this knife I’ll help it presently.” (Line 55)
She is threatening to kill her self like Romeo did (repetition).
“O bid me leap………………………….to my sweet love” (Line 78-90)
She shows her desperateness to not marry Paris. She can do anything in the world except marry Paris. She compares her situation to other situations which seem worse to us (usage of metaphors).
