Characters
Conflict
Memorable Lines
Iconic Scenes
From Shakespeare to Modern Language
100

This character bites his thumb. 

Who is Sampson?

100

These are the two rival families in Verona.

Who are the Capulets and Montagues?

100

“My only love sprung from my only hate!”

Who is Juliet?

100

A street fight breaks out between servants of the two families.

What is Act I Scene I?
100

“Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

What is “saying goodbye is sad, but I still enjoy being with you"?

200

This character is the first to spot Romeo at the Capulet Party.

Who is Tybalt?

200

These are the two characters who died at the beginning of Act III.

Who are Mercutio and Tybalt?

200

“Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.”

Who is Friar Lawrence?

200

Friar Laurence warns Romeo about rushing into love and marriage.

What is Act II Scene III?

200

“Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.”

What is “people who rush make mistakes"? 

300

This character is introduced gathering herbs in Act II.

Who is Friar Lawrence?

300

This is the character who tries to break up the fight in the opening scene.

Who is Benvolio?

300

“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”

Who is Mercutio?

300

Juliet waits impatiently for news from the Nurse about Romeo.

What is Act II Scene V?

300

“These violent delights have violent ends.”

What is “passionate actions can lead to disaster"?

400

This character accompanies Nurse when she delivers a message to Romeo.

Who is Peter?

400

Small arguments in the play quickly turn into these dangerous events.

What are fights/duels?

400

“Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books.”

Who is Romeo?

400

Juliet struggles with loving Romeo after Tybalt’s death.

What is Act III Scene II?

400

“O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face!”

What is “you look kind, but you’re cruel underneath"?


500

These 7 characters are all involved in Act III Scene I. 

Who is Mercutio, Benvolio, Tybalt, Romeo, Lady Capulet, the Prince, and Citizens of the Watch?

500

This is the type of conflict caused by ______ that Juliet experiences in Act II Scene II.

What is inner conflict that is caused by her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family name?

500

“Mercy but murders, pardoning those that kill.”

Who is the Prince?

500

Juliet’s parents believe she is grieving Tybalt, but she is actually upset about Romeo’s banishment.

What is Act III Scene V?

500

“Ha, banishment! Be merciful, say ‘death.’”

What is “being banished feels even worse than dying"?

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