Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 3 summary
Act 3, Scene 3 of 26 · 7 min to read the scene
In Act 3, Scene 3, Romeo learns that the Prince orders exile rather than death, but separation from Juliet makes him despair and threaten himself with his sword. Friar Lawrence stops him, urges gratitude, and plans a visit to Juliet followed by refuge in Mantua, while her ring comforts Romeo.
What happens
- Friar Lawrence announces banishment, but Romeo considers separation from Juliet worse than death and rejects philosophical comfort.
- The Nurse arrives and reports that Juliet cries, falls on her bed, and calls for Tybalt and Romeo.
- Romeo draws his sword against himself, and Friar Lawrence interrupts him with a fierce rebuke.
- The Friar lists Romeo’s blessings and directs him to comfort Juliet before leaving for Mantua.
- The Nurse gives Romeo Juliet’s ring, which comforts him, and the Friar promises news through his servant.
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In this scene
What to notice
Romeo rejects advice from someone who does not share his situation. The line captures his resistance to the Friar’s attempts at comfort.
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What does the Nurse bring that comforts Romeo?
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