New Characters:
Balthasar: a servant to Romeo
Apothecary: a druggist in Mantua who is extremely poor
Friar John: a Franciscan friar who is a friend to Friar Laurence
Summary
Romeo is waiting for Balthasar to arrive with news from Verona. He is in Mantua and it is Thursday. He has had a dream that Juliet finds him dead, and she brings him back to life as an emperor with her kisses. Balthasar arrives telling Romeo that he saw Juliet buried in the Capulet tomb. Romeo says, “Then I defy you, stars!” and makes a hasty plan. He orders...
Source: MAXnotes to Romeo and Juliet, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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