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A summary of Act 3: Scenes 2–4 in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Romeo and Juliet and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Juliet believes that Romeo is dead—but the nurse calls out that it is Tybalt who has died, while Romeo is banished for Tybalt’s murder. Juliet, horrified that Romeo would kill one of her kinsmen, laments angrily “that deceit should dwell in such a gorgeous palace.”
Upset by Romeo's actions, Juliet angrily laments the deceit hidden in such a "gorgeous palace." The nurse concurs, calling men deceitful liars and wishing shame upon Romeo. However, Juliet immediately scolds her for disparaging Romeo. The nurse reminds Juliet that Romeo killed her cousin.
In Act 3, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is most upset by the news of Romeo's banishment. While she mourns her cousin Tybalt's death, she expresses that the word "banished" is...
Juliet longs for Romeo and the night, and the Nurse brings news of his banishment and Tybalt's death. Juliet expresses her desire for Romeo in erotic and poetic language, and the Nurse promises to arrange a secret meeting.
First, Juliet thinks Romeo has been killed. Nope: her husband has just murdered her cousin. Juliet's first reaction is to curse Romeo, and the Nurse joins in—but you know that isn't going to go over well, and it doesn't. Juliet turns on the Nurse and tells her she can't criticize her husband.
The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo has been exiled from Verona for killing Tybalt, but offers to bring him to Juliet’s chamber before he leaves. Scene Summary: Unaware of the deadly fight between Mercutio, Romeo, and Tybalt, Juliet waits for her husband to come to her room to spend the night.
