| Who talks about Romeo being a “a virtuous and well-governed youth. I would not for the wealth of all this town Here in my house do him disparagement” | Capulet is the speakerHe talks about how even though he is a Montague at a Capulet party, he will not go after him because of the death penalty threatened by the Prince. So talks about Romeo’s good qualities to defer from that true fact (idk maybe…) |
| Where does the story take place? | Verona, Italy |
| Who says this and why “I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall, seeming sweet, convert to bitter gall” | Tybalt is the speaker He is holding back all of his rage, while talking to Capulet.He knows that Romeo is here and wants to go after him, but can’t |
| What does Juliet ask of the nurse? | If Romeo is married or not (without knowing it is Romeo yet i think) |
| Why does Romeo say, “My only love, sprung from my only hate!” | Romeo has fallen in love with his familyś mortal enemy (capulet family) |
| What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her? | For him, it’s love at first sight |
| How does Tybalt recognize Romeo | The sound of his voice |
| Explain the religious imagery used in the conversation between Romeo and Juliet (IMPORTANT) | Juliet is compared to a saint, while Romeo is the pilgrim coming to pray to this saint |
| How does Romeo find out Juliet’s name? | The nurse tells him |
| How does Juliet find out Romeo’s last name? | The nurse tells her while the guests are leaving |
| When was Shakespeare born and when did he die? (IMPORTANT) | Born in 1564*Died in 1616*(52 years old) KNOW THE DATES NOT JUST HOW OLD HE WAS |
Act 1, Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet
August 6, 2019