Act 3 scene 5 summary of key points:
The lovers awake and realise that it is day. They both put off the moment of their final separation.
The Nurse arrives with news that Lady Capulet is on her way to see Juliet. Romeo and Juliet part hastily and Juliet has a deep sense of foreboding.
Lady Capulet greets the weeping Juliet with unexpected news of arrangements for the wedding with Paris.
Juliet is devastated and refuses to cooperate.
Her enraged father gives her a stark choice: marriage or disinheritance.
Juliet looks for guidance and comfort from the Nurse, who tells her to forget Romeo and marry Paris.
Juliet realises that only the Friar, to whom she is now going, can help her.
Why is this scene important?
There is great poignancy in the lover's final farewell. This is the last time they will ever see the other alive.
The Capulets put impossible demands on Juliet to marry, forcing her to take action, as she is already married.
The Nurse's advice for her to forget Romeo effectively ends the relationship she shared with Juliet, who feels she can no longer trust her.