Characters
This character is Romeo's best friend AND cousin.
Who is Benvolio?
Monologue
"There is nothing living on this earth that is so vile it hasn't some goodness to give--nor anything so good that is can't be misused and abused."
This character would prefer Juliet to wait a few years before she marries Paris.
Who is: Lord Capulet?
Define wherefore.
What is: why?
This character wants to marry Juliet and is considered a good match.
Who is Paris?
Soliloquy
What is: one character speaking, but only to themselves?
What is: Do not rush into things without thinking?
This character wants Juliet to marry Paris because they will make pretty babies and be very wealthy.
Who is: Lady Capulet?
What item does Romeo tell Nurse he will need in order to get to Juliet on the wedding night?
What is: a rope ladder?
This character raised Juliet.
Who is Nurse?
Apothecary
What is: someone who sells medicine or drugs?
"You gave us the slip!"
What is: You ditched us?
What responsibility does Juliet give to Romeo in order for them to get married?
What is: Find a priest?
Name one actor who has played Romeo in a film adaptation.
Who is:
Leonardo DiCaprio
OR
Douglas Booth
OR
Leonard Whiting
This character caught Romeo's eye before Juliet.
Who is Rosaline?
Benevolent
What is kind?
"Although I rejoice in your love, I take no joy from tonight's avowal. It is too rash, too ill-advised, too sudden."
What is: It all seems too good to be true?
Mercutio and Benvolio lost Romeo at the party. Where do they assume he was?
What is: With Rosaline?
When asked if she will marry Paris, Juliet says, "If looking leads to liking, I expect I shall." What does this mean?
What is: If he's cute, I guess so?
This character wants to marry Romeo and Juliet in order to bring the feuding families together.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
"Cheeky monkey!"
Why does Tybalt want to challenge Romeo to a duel?
What is: Because Romeo is a party crasher!
What is the purpose of the character "Chorus"?
What is: to tell the audience everything that is about to happen?