Scene 1
What insult, and by whom (servant from which family), starts the fight between the servants?
Sampson was biting his thumb.
When Paris asks for Juliet's hand in marriage, what is Capulet's response?
Lord Capulet says that Juliet is too young to marry and wait 2 summers.
How old is Juliet?
13 years old, 14 in 2 weeks
Who first notices Romeo at the party?
Tvbalt recognizes Romeo's voice at the party.
6. What is an oxymoron? Who uses them? Why? Give examples
It's a contradictory phrase.
A figure of speech that combines contradictory words with opposing meanings. Old news, same difference, small crowd, small world, only choice
Why does Romeo agree to go?
Romeo goes to the party to see Rosaline.
What does Juliet's mother encourage her to do?
Juliet doesn't think about marriage. Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to marry Paris for his wealth, status, and looks.
Who finally does stop the fight, and why is this person so angry?
Prince Escalus stops the fighting. Tmere has been rioting in the streets 3x times and it's disrupting the peace.
Why does Romeo end up reading the invitation to the Capulet party?
Peter, the servant, can't read and asks Romeo to read it for him.
Who is Oueen Mab?
She is the fairie's midwife who delivers dreams about love and desire.
What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo at the end of the scene?
Benvolio tells Romeo to forget about her and look at other girls.
Why does Benvolio want Romeo to attend the masquerade with him?
Rosaline will be there, and Benvolio wants Romeo to compare her to other girls
What sort of dream does Romeo have?
Romeo dreams that something bad will happen if he goes to the party and will cause his own death.
Who attempts to stop the fight amongst the servants? Why isn't he successful?
Benvolio tries to stop it, but Tybalt wants a fight.
What is an example of foreshadowing in the scene?
"I have a feeling this party tonight will be the start of something bad, something that will end with my own death" (Shakespeare 57)