1. The underlined statement appears to be a contradiction. What is Friar Laurence’s intended meaning?


2. The underlined portion deals with the notions of good and evil. What does Friar Laurence believe about good and evil?


3. Interpret what the underlined portion means.


4. This statement serves the purpose of foreshadowing. Explain what it foreshadows.


5. Interpret what the underlined portion means.


6. At this point, Friar Laurence is referring to a small, weak flower. Describe the qualities of this flower in modern language.


7. When Friar Laurence refers to the worser, he means evil. With this in mind, what is his intended message in this underlined portion?