What does Romeo mean when he says Amen amen But come what sorrow can?
What does Romeo mean when he says Amen amen But come what sorrow can?
The Friar has made up his mind: he is about to perform a holy act that will be blessed by God, and Romeo responds as if to a prayer: Amen, amen! He can’t believe that any sorrow could possibly countervail– outweigh, or even counterbalance – the joy of being with Juliet, let alone of marrying her.
What happened in Act 3 Scene 3 of Romeo and Juliet?
Summary: Act 3, scene 3 In Friar Lawrence’s cell, Romeo is overcome with grief and wonders what sentence the Prince has decreed. Friar Lawrence tells him he is lucky: the Prince has only banished him. Romeo claims that banishment is a penalty far worse than death, since he will have to live, but without Juliet.
What happens in Act 3 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo spends the night with Juliet, but has to leave in the morning to go into exile. Juliet spends the night with Romeo and tries to convince him to stay. Once he leaves, her parents tell her that she will marry Paris. She refuses and decides to go to Friar Laurence for help.
What is Romeo’s final soliloquy?
Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty. Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die. This is Romeo’s death scene.
Who says Amen amen But come what sorrow can it Cannot countervail the exchange of joy that one short minute gives me in her sight?
ROMEO Amen, amen! but come what sorrow can, It cannot countervail the exchange of joy That one short minute gives me in her sight: Do thou but close our hands with holy words, Then love-devouring death do what he dare; It is enough I may but call her mine.
What happens at the end of Act Two Scene Six?
Juliet arrives and the Friar takes them into the church to be married. The wedding scene is notable for its brevity and pervasive atmosphere of impending doom.
What happens at the end of Act 3 Scene 3?
Act 3 Scene 3 begins in the priest Friar Laurence’s cell after Romeo has killed Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt in a duel. Offstage, Romeo has run to hide in fear for his life after killing Tybalt….Romeo and Juliet Act 3, Scene 3 Summary.
| Setting | Friar Laurence’s Cell |
|---|---|
| Tone | Heartbroken, Hysterical |
Who dies in Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 3?
Act 3, Scene 3 The Friar tells Romeo the somewhat good news: he won’t face death, but because he killed Tybalt, Romeo can never return to Verona. Romeo doesn’t think that’s such good news: he’d rather be dead than separated from Juliet. The Nurse arrives, bringing news of a miserable Juliet.
Who dies in Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scene 3?
Paris
Romeo kills Paris. As he dies, Paris asks to be laid near Juliet in the tomb, and Romeo consents. Romeo descends into the tomb carrying Paris’s body. He finds Juliet lying peacefully, and wonders how she can still look so beautiful—as if she were not dead at all.
What happens in Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 5?
Act 4, Scene 5 The Nurse finds Juliet, apparently dead. Hearing the commotion the Nurse makes, Capulet and Lady Capulet enter, horrified to find their daughter in such a state. Then Friar Lawrence and Paris arrive to fetch the bride for the wedding, and everyone grieves her loss.