Literary Terms
What is a protagonist?
The main character, usually the good guy
Why doesn't Friar Lawrence want to marry Paris to Juliet?
He knows Juliet is already married to Romeo
What will Juliet do if the potion doesn't work?
Kill herself
What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?
Juliet is dead
What happens when Romeo and Paris fight at Juliet's tomb?
Romeo kills Paris
What is an antagonist?
The character who is against the main character, usually the bad guy
Why is the family rushing the marriage between Paris and Juliet?
They think it will help Juliet be in a better mood
What does Friar Lawrence say to comfort the Capulet family?
That Juliet is in a better place now
What does Romeo mean when he says, "Then I defy you stars?"
He does not accept fate
Why does Juliet kiss Romeo's dead lips?
She hopes there's enough poison on them to kill her too
What is personification?
giving human characteristics to a non human object
What is Friar's plan to help Juliet out of having to marry Paris?
He gives her a sleeping potion and tells her to fake her death
What event are the Capulet's preparing for at the END of Act 4?
Juliet's funeral
What actions does Romeo take after hearing Juliet is dead?
He finds an apothecary, buys poison and goes to Verona
What does Friar Lawrence tell everyone at the cemetery?
The truth about everything
Give an example of personification.
Capulet saying Death married his daughter
What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
She apologizes and says she will marry Paris
How does Juliet show independence and maturity?
She faces her fears alone
What does Friar John tell Friar Lawrence?
He couldn't deliver the letter to Romeo because he was detained for exposure to the plague
What is Capulet's wedding gift to Juliet?
He shakes Montague's hand and calls an end to the family feud
Name one theme in this play.
Love is the most powerful emotion
How does Capulet change the wedding plans?
He moves the wedding up a day
What are Juliet's fears about taking the potion?
1. What if it doesn't work and she has to marry Paris
2. What if it really kills her
3. What if Romeo doesn't get to the tomb in time and she suffocates
What does Friar Lawrence plan to do since Romeo hasn't gotten the message about the plan?
Be at the tomb when Juliet wakes up
What is Montague's plan to honor the memories of Romeo and Juliet?
To build statues of them made out of gold