Act IV - Scene II
Capulet's House. |
Enter Father Capulet, Lady Capulet, Nurse, and Servingmen, two or three. |
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Enter Juliet. |
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Exeunt Juliet and Nurse. |
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— Caitlin, Owl Eyes Staff
Capulet's joy is ironic here because the audience knows that Juliet has planned to fake her death in order to get out of the marriage. While this scene could function as a comedic relief of the play's dramatic tension, the audience knows both that Juliet fabricates the comedy and that the play will end in tragedy.
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— Caitlin, Owl Eyes Staff
By this the servant means that a good cook likes to taste his own cooking. One who is afraid to lick his own fingers does not have confidence that his cooking is good. This exchange serves as a moment of comedy amidst the drama.