Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scene 4 summary
Act 4, Scene 4 of 26 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 4, Scene 4, Capulet directs the household's early morning wedding preparations while Lady Capulet and the Nurse tease him about staying awake all night. When he hears music announcing Paris's approach, he sends the Nurse to wake and dress Juliet.
What happens
- Lady Capulet gives the Nurse keys and asks her to fetch spices while the kitchen needs more fruit.
- Capulet urges everyone to hurry, while the Nurse advises sleep and Lady Capulet jokes about his past woman-chasing.
- Capulet directs servants carrying cooking supplies and orders drier logs; one servant says he can find them without Peter.
- Daylight arrives, music sounds, and Capulet sends the Nurse to prepare Juliet while he goes to meet Paris.
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In this scene
What to notice
The order shifts attention from household preparations to Juliet. Capulet treats the bridegroom's arrival as a reason for immediate action.
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What does Capulet order the Nurse to do when Paris arrives?
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