| what are Benvolio and mercutio doing at the beginning of scene one and why did they finally depart | mercutio was making fun of Romeo for being in love with Rosaline while benvolio attempted to stand up for Romeo; they depart in the end because Romeo is nowhere to be found and they believe that he does not want to be found |
| unaware of Romeo’s presence what does Juliet speak of | she confesses her love for Romeo |
| what is Juliet’s fear when she sees Romeo | she fears that Romeo has heard her |
| what does Juliet criticize Romeo for? | for being a montague |
| why does juliet not want Romeo to swear by the moon | The moon has no significance in their relationship Romeo, if anything, should swear on his self |
| what does Juliet say she will do the next morning | Marry romeo |
| what is friar Lawrence doing at the beginning of scene three | foraging for medicinal plants and herbs |
| what does Romeo tell friar Lawrence about Juliet and what does he ask him to do | he is in love with her and asks friar to marry them at once |
| what news is revealed to us by Benvolio and mercutio | Romeo has not yet returned from the night before and tybalt wants to fight him |
| who does mercutio still think Romeo is lovesick for | Rosaline |
| how does Mercutio treat the nurse and Why | flirts mocks and disrespects her for fun and because she is a Capulet |
| what message does Romeo give the nurse for Juliet | to come to friar Lawrence’ cell ASAP to be married |
| what is bothering Juliet at the start of scene five | she is worried that the nurse has not found Romeo |
| what is Juliet’s plan | she will tell her parents that she’s going to confession so that she can be wed |
| what does friar Lawrence caution Romeo about | marriage is long term |
| what does friar Lawrence do at the end of the scene | Marries the two |
Romeo and Juliet act 2
September 4, 2019