Question

Which events does Shakespeare have take place offstage in Romeo and Juliet? Select ALL that apply (more than one correct answer)

Tybalt’s death
Mercutio’s death
Romeo and Juliet’s wedding ceremony
Lord and Lady Capulet’s wedding preparations for Juliet

Answer 1

Answer:

Mercutio's death and Romeo and Juliet's wedding ceremony.

Explanation:

In "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, the events that take place offstage are Mercutio's death and Romeo and Juliet's wedding ceremony. Romeo and Juliet's wedding ceremony takes place in Friar Laurence's cell, but this occurs offstage. We know when they arrive at the Friar's cell, but the wedding ceremony occurs offstage. After, in Act III, Scene I, Mercutio dies offstage. It is Benvolio who tells Romeo that Mercutio is dead. Lord and Lady Capulet's wedding preparations for Juliet happen offstage too.