Scene 1 takes place in a street of Mantua. Romeo enters the scene reminiscing about a dream which he believes portends his reuniting with Juliet. Balthasar then enters the scene and informs Romeo that Juliet has died. Romeo purchases poison from an apothecary that he plans to use to kill himself and then leaves for Verona.
Scene 2 takes place in Friar Laurance's cell. Friar John enters the scene calling out to Friar Laurance who then enters the scene. Friar Laurance asks Friar John of his trip to Mantua. Friar John informs Friar Laurance that he was unable to travel to Mantua because of an outbreak of the plaque. Friar Laurance realizes that this could cause his plan to have problems and that Juliet will be leaving soon so he leaves knowing that Juliet will awaken from her potion soon.
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