Characters AND Literary Terms 1
Hot-headed nephew of Capulet, this character ignites the fight in Scene 1.
Tybalt
This character helped to raise Juliet, she tells stories about Juliet as an infant.
Nurse
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet in the first scene of the play?
He will have them both executed
Why does Lord Capulet stop Tybalt from banishing Romeo from the party?
He knows Romeo has a good reputation in Verona and he does not want chaos to erupt
" My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss" (1.5.)
Romeo
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.
Romeo
While everyone around this character is urging her to be married, she does not have much interest in marriage.
Juliet
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.
Who notices Romeo at the party?
Tybalt
" My only love sprung from my only hate" (1.5)
Juliet
This character has asked Juliet’s father for her hand in marriage.
Paris
What is a character foil?
A character that contrasts with another character, highlighting their differences.
What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo after they read Lord Capulet's invitation?
He suggests that they sneak in and try to find a girl more attractive than Rosaline.
What do Romeo and Juliet do when they first meet at the party?
They exchange romantic words and kiss multiple times without knowing that they are from opposing families that hate each other
DOUBLE POINTS
"Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone... It is my will" (1.5)
Lord Capulet
What is a soliloquy?
A long speech addressed to oneself, thoughts spoken out loud without addressing another person. No other person is meant to hear it.
Mocking Romeo’s thoughts on love, this character delivers a long speech about dreams.
Mercutio
Give three 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. 3. Paris may like other girls better.
In Scene 4, what reason does Romeo give for wanting to avoid the Capulets’ party?
He has dreamed that something bad will happen.
O then I see Queen Mab hath been with you.
She is the fairies’ midwife, and she comes
In shape no bigger than an agate stone (1.4.)
Mercutio
What is a monologue?
A long speech by one character that every other character on stage can hear.
What is an aside?
a remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.
What is Juliet's love for Romeo based on? (There are 3 things it is based on)
His physical attractiveness
The forbidden nature of their relationship
His romantic words
DOUBLE POINTS
At the party, Romeo and Juliet join hands. What metaphor does Romeo use to compare their joined hands?
He compares them to pilgrims praying.
"But in that crystal scales let there be weighed
Your lady's love against some other maid
That I will show you shining at this feast,
and she shall scant show well that now seems best" (1.4)
Benvolio