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We will never know. Shakespear wrote it to be dramatic.
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If the potion did not work, Juliet might have considered other options to avoid the arranged marriage, such as running away, seeking help from Friar Laurence, or confronting her parents about her feelings. Ultimately, she might have had to make a difficult decision about her future and the person she wanted to be with.
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What doubts does Juliet have during the potion scene?
that the potion wont work .
What is Juliet second worry about the potion?
Juliet's second worry about taking the potion is that it might not work as intended and she will have to face marrying Paris.
When Juliet worries that the potion will not work what Back-up Plan does she choose?
Juliet decides that if the potion does not work, she will take her own life by using Romeo's dagger.
What does Juliet place beside her as she takes the sleeping potion?
i think it was a dagger in case the potion didn't work
How would you describe Juliet's feelings when she is about to take the potion?
She is afraid but determined.
How long would the herbs or potion make the juleit appear as though she were dead?
The potion that the priest, Friar Laurence gave Juliet to make her appear to be dead would only work for 42 hours which is a little less then two days.
How long is Juliet potion supposed to last?
The potion that Juliet takes in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is meant to make her appear dead for 42 hours.
What does Juliet take to bed in case her plan doesn't work?
A dagger. If the friar's potion doesn't work, she will stab herself.
What are some of Juliet fears about drinking the potion?
Juliet fears that the potion might not work, that it could be a test of her loyalty to Romeo, or that she might wake up before Romeo arrives. She is also scared of being alone and trapped in the tomb.
Who prepares the potion for juilet?
Friar Lawrence prepares the potion for Juliet in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."
What three things does Juliet think might go wrong if she takes the potion?
Juliet fears that the potion might not work and she'll have to marry Paris. She also worries that the potion might actually kill her. Additionally, she is concerned that she might awaken early and be surrounded by the decaying bodies in the Capulet tomb.
Is there such thing as the potion Juliet took ... Aww dang I was hoping I could try what Juliet did....?
The potion Juliet took in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" is a fictional concoction. It was a plot device to create dramatic tension in the story and is not an actual potion that exists in real life.
