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Act 4, Scene 1

Juliet goes to the Friar. He gives her a potion that will make her look dead for forty-two hours.

This scene in five words

FriargivesJulietthepotion

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The quotes

1 big quote in this scene.

O, bid me leap, rather than marry Paris, From off the battlements of yonder tower

Juliet · Act 4, Scene 1 · love · death · youth

She would jump off a tower before marrying Paris. The Friar offers her a potion instead.

← Before thisAct 3, Scene 5: Romeo leaves; father demands ParisNext →Act 4, Scene 2: Juliet pretends to agree
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