| What is the place setting of the play? | Verona, Italy |
| What is the relationship between the two house holds? | hate each other; enemy |
| What does Shakespeare mean by “star-crossed lovers”? | they are destined for each other since birth |
| What happens to the lovers? | they die |
| What is the subject matter for this play? | two ppl who are destined for a doomed love because of their families |
| What does the chorus ask of the audience in the last two lines? | to pay attention to the play |
| What is the name of the poetic form that Shakespeare uses for the prologue? How can you identify it? | sonnethad iambic pentameter |
| List the rhyme pattern. | abab cdcd efef gg |
| Name the two households involved in the feud. | Capulet & Montague |
| Do you think the fight in this scene will be the last instance of feuding between the two families? | no, the hatred is too deep |
| What is Romeo’s mood in this first scene and what has caused it? | He is sad and depressed because he can’t get Rosaline to love him |
| How, according to Benvolio, might Romeo alter his mood? | to examine other beauties |
| In this scene what differences do we see between Benvolio and Tybalt? | Benvolio is a peacemaker and Tybalt likes to start fights |
| An oxymoron is an effect that is caused by combining two contradicting words, such as “mournful optimist.” Romeo the unhappy lover, talks in oxymorons. Find two examples. | loving lightcold fire |
| In his talk with Capulet, what proposal does Paris make? | marriage with Juliet |
| What is Lord Capulet’s reaction to the proposal? | That Juliet needs to be ok with it |
| Does Capulet seem sincere in his concern for his daughter’s happiness in marriage? Cite some lines from the play to support your answer. | yes, “My will to her consent.”, “She’s the hopeful lady to my earth.” |
| Why does Romeo go to the Capulet party? | so that he can see Rosaline |
| What subject does Lady Capulet want to talk about with Juliet? | the marriage to Paris |
| How is their conversation postponed for a time? | the nurse talks a lot |
| Describe Juliet’s nurse. | the nurse is concerned with Juliet, she’s more of a mother to Juliet than Juliet’s mother is |
| With what does Lady Capulet compare to Paris? Is he handsome or plain? | flower & book; handsome |
| What is Juliet’s attitude about a prospective marriage to Paris? | She hasn’t thought much about marriage, but she’ll try for her parents |
| Do you think Juliet is old enough to be married (13 almost 14) ? Why or why not? | not today, but in Shakespeare” time |
| Is Juliet a lamb or a rebel as you have seen her so far? Explain your choice. | a lamb right now but after she meets Romeo she becomes more of a rebel |
| What does Romeo’s dream warn him not to do? What does he do anyway? | to not go to the party; he goes |
| Does Mercurio believe that people rule their own destinies? How can you tell? | he believes people control their own destinies due to their passions; his speech |
| This scene ends in foreshadowing. What does Romeo fear at the end of this scene? | it will lead to him dying young |
| What is the general atmosphere as scene 5 opens? | party atmosphere, fun, joyful |
| How does Tybalt react when he sees Romeo at the Capulets’ party? | he wants to kill him |
| How does Capulet react to Tybalt’s behavior? | he says to leave Romeo alone because he’s a good boy |
| How would you describe Romeo’s reaction when he sees Juliet for the first time? | love at first sight |
| Having fallen deeply in love, Romeo and Juliet kiss and part. Then Romeo makes a surprising discovery about the other’s identity. How does that discovery effect Romeo and Juliet? | that they are both from feuding families |
| Both Romeo and Juliet were reluctant to attend the ball. Why is this ironic? | if they didn’t go they wouldn’t have met |
Romeo and Juliet Prologue & Act1
September 22, 2019