Act 3, Scene 5

Romeo leaves at dawn. Juliet's parents tell her she must marry Paris. Her father screams at her. The Nurse says do it.

This scene in five words

RomeoleavesfatherdemandsParis

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The quotes

5 big quotes in this scene.

It was the lark, the herald of the morn, No nightingale

Romeo · Act 3, Scene 5 · time · light and dark · love

Morning has come. Romeo must leave or die. Juliet wants it to still be night.

O thinkest thou we shall ever meet again?

Juliet · Act 3, Scene 5 · fate · love

Their last time together alive. She asks the question the play has already answered.

Out, you green-sickness carrion! Out, you baggage! You tallow-face!

Capulet · Act 3, Scene 5 · family · youth

Juliet says no to marrying Paris. Her father screams insults at her.

I think it best you married with the County.

Nurse · Act 3, Scene 5 · family · love

The Nurse tells Juliet to forget Romeo and marry Paris. Juliet never trusts her again.

If all else fail, myself have power to die.

Juliet · Act 3, Scene 5 · death · fate

Alone now, Juliet says she can always kill herself. It is her plan of last resort.