CHARACTERS
“O, I am fortune’s fool!”
The climax moment of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo is banished from Verona after killing Tybalt
What literary device is utilized in this quote:
"But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Metaphor
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, OR COMPLEX: Kate is an actress, but she works at a restaurant between theater productions.
Compound
Polyphemus curses Odysseus, creating great challenges for him on his journey home. This makes Polyphemus a(n) _______ force in the conflict.
ANTAGONIST
“Death is my son-in-law, Death is my heir;/ My daughter he hath wedded”
Lord Capulet when he thinks Juliet has died
What events represent the SUPREME ORDEAL part of Odysseus's heroic journey
Lotus Eaters, Battles with the monsters, Journey to the land of the dead, Zeus destroys his ship...
Give one example of dramatic irony from Romeo & Juliet
(Answers may vary)
Juliet's family thinks she is dead, but the audience knows she has taken the potion
Juliet's parents think she is upset about Tybalt's death but we know she is upset about Romeo's banishment
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, OR COMPLEX: We decided to stay inside and watch a movie because it was raining.
Explain how Juliet is a dynamic character
She transforms from an obedient daughter to a rebellious/independent young woman
"A plague on both your houses! They have made worms meat of me!"
Mercutio as he is dying
The opening Prologue through the Capulets' discussion of Juliet's marriage to Paris
Exposition
Explain the symbolism of the Balcony during Romeo & Juliet's famous conversation from Act 2, scene 2.
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, OR COMPLEX: My mother and I enjoy bird watching and hiking together.
Simple
In what way can Romeo be considered a tragic hero?
He has an honorable character but brings about his own downfall
“O serpent heart, hid with a flow’ring face!/Did ever dragon keep so fair a cave?”
Juliet when she learns Romeo has killed Tybalt
What event signals the FALLING ACTION of Romeo & Juliet
Juliet drinks the potion to fake her own death
What literary device is utilized in this quote:
"Death is my son-in-law! Death is my heir; my daughter he hath wedded"Personification
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE: The students have been warned about making too much noise.
Passive
Character foil to Lady Capulet
The Nurse
“Pardon, I beseech you!/ Henceforward I am ever ruled by you.”
Juliet "apologizing" to Lord Capulet for being disobedient
Describe the TRANSFORMATION stage of Odysseus's heroic journey
Athena physically disguises him + he grows from a prideful warrior to a wise leader (who has regained the favor of the gods)
Give an example of dramatic irony in the Odyssey
(We know Odysseus is disguised as an old beggar, but the other characters do not).
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE: The package will be delivered on Tuesday.
Passive