Characters
Hot-headed nephew of Capulet, this character ignites the fight in Scene 1.
Who is Tybalt? (pg. 790)
This character helped to raise Juliet, she tells stories about Juliet as an infant.
Who is the Nurse? (pg. 800)
In Scene 1, why does the Prince call the Capulets and the Montagues “Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, /Profaners of this neighbor-stained steel”?
The two families have been feuding. (pg. 790)
Why does Capulet's servant invite Romeo and Benvolio to the party?
His servant cannot read, and does not know that they are Montagues. (pg. 798)
What is Juliet embarrassed about in Act 2?
Juliet is embarrassed because Romeo has heard everything she said. (pg. 823)
This character has been shutting himself up in his room and creating an “artificial night.” His family is trying to help him because they are worried about him.
Who is Romeo? (pg. 793)
While everyone around this character is urging her to be married, she does not have much interest in marriage.
Who is Juliet? (pg. 800)
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo on how to deal with love?
Forget about the girl who broke your heart and move on. There are many other girls out there. (pg. 795)
Who notices Romeo at the party? How can he tell that it is Romeo?
Tybalt recognizes Romeo's voice. (pg. 811)
Explain how Mercutio gets killed in Act 3.
Mercutio gets stabbed under his arm by Tybalt and bleeds to death. (pg. 848)
This character has asked Juliet’s father for her hand in marriage.
Who is Paris? (pg. 796)
This character is sick of the Capulets and Montagues fighting. He has threatened death to whoever participates in another public fight.
Who is Prince Escalus? (pg. 790)
Who does Juliet's parents want her to marry.
Juliet's parents want her to marry Paris. (pg. 802)
What does Lord Capulet think about Romeo? What does he do that shows how he feels?
Lord Capulet thinks Romeo is a nice boy. He tells Tybalt not to fight him. (pg. 811)
What plan did friar make for Juliet so she does not have to marry Paris in Act 4?
He tells her that the night before the wedding she must drink a sleeping potion that will make everyone think she is dead. (pg. 879)
The women who doesn't return Romeos love.
Who is Rosaline? (pg. )
Mocking Romeo’s thoughts on love, this character delivers a long speech about dreams.
Who is Mercutio? (pg. 807)
Give two reasons why Lord Capulet is unwilling to offer Paris his daughters hand in marriage.
1. She is too young. 2. She is his last remaining child. (pg. 796)
In Scene 4, what reason does Romeo give for wanting to avoid the Capulets’ party?
He has dreamed that something bad will happen. (pg. 807)
What does Romeo do before Juliet wakes up in Act 5? What does Juliet do next?
Romeo drinks poison because he thinks she will never wake up. Then, Juliet stabs herself with a dagger. (pg. 903)
This character tries to be the peacemaker before the fight starts. He also tells Romeo that he must forget about his love and move on.
Who is Benvolio? (pg. 791)
While speaking with Juliet about marriage, this character compares Juliet’s suitor to a book, implying that Juliet should consider marrying him.
Who is Lady Capulet? (pg. 800)
Explain why Tybalt and Benvolio are foils of each other in Scene 1.
Benvolio acts as the peacemaker and tries to break up the fight. Tybalt acts as the aggressor and wants to fight. (pg. 789)
At the party, Romeo and Juliet join hands. What metaphor does Romeo use to compare their joined hands?
He compares them to pilgrims praying. (pg. 813)
What time will Juliet send a messenger to Romeo in Act 2?
She will send a messenger at nine in the morning. (pg. 826)