Act 1 Scene 5
How does Juliet react when she learns that Romeo is a Montague?
My only love sprung from my only hate!
Who initially tries to prevent Romeo from entering the Capulet orchard, and what argument does Romeo use to convince them to let him in?
Benvolio. Romeo convinces him to let him in by saying that love, which guides his actions, can lead him safely through any danger.
What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he sees her on the balcony, and what does this comparison reveal about his feelings for her?
Romeo compares Juliet to the sun when he sees her on the balcony. This comparison reveals that Romeo views Juliet as the source of light and warmth in his life, just as the sun illuminates and brings life to the world.
Which one is the first to mention marriage?
Juliet
What does "Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" mean? Who says it and why?
Romeo delivers the "Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" speech. It showcases his instant infatuation and admiration for Juliet's beauty. Through this speech, Romeo's language becomes poetic, highlighting his newfound love and elevating Juliet's presence above all else at the party.
What does "Young Abraham Cupid" allude to?
In the Bible Abraham is old, the father of all the Israelites; Mercutio's phrase for Cupid, "Young Abraham," is an allusion to the fact that in Greek mythology Cupid is both the oldest and youngest of the gods
Why does Romeo want the sun to kill the envious moon?
god of the moon = Artemis - Romeo doesn't want Juliet to be like Artemis (a virgin and a man hater) - He wants her men-loving person/side not her man-hating side
What does Juliet instruct Romeo to send her the next day?
wedding plans - how it would work - who, when, where, how, why
What is the overall atmosphere and mood of Act 1 Scene 5? How does it start and how does it end?
The mood shifts from lightheartedness to intense romanticism when Romeo and Juliet meet. This scene introduces the central theme of forbidden love and the power it holds over the individuals involved.
What does the following quote mean:
Can I go forward when my heart is here?
Turn back, dull earth, and find thy center out.
he has to go back to where his heart
Why is the comparison to the stars another example of foreshadowing?
star-crossed lovers - relationship won't work out
What does this mean: "O blessèd, blessèd night! I am afeard, being in night, all this is but a dram, too flattering-sweet to be substantial."
Romeo is worried that it is a dream - too good to be true -wake up and it didn't happen
How does Romeo describe Juliet's beauty when he first sees her in Act 1 Scene 5? Provide the quote.
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear;
Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!"
Why does Juliet object to Romeo swearing on the moon?
the moon changes throughout the month - Juliet worships Romeo and doesn't want him or his love to change
What type of imagery does Romeo use in his wordplay with Juliet upon seeing her. (New)
Religious imagery.
What are Juliet's fears in lines 117-120?
"I have no joy of this contract tonight. It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden; too like the lightning, which doth cease to be ere one can say it lightens. Sweet, goodnight."
moving too fast -> slow down