Act 1
What is Tybalt's attitude toward the dispute?
he wants to fight the Montagues
Why does Juliet want Romeo to have some other name?
Because their families are fighting
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
Romeo will not fight Tybalt because he just became married to Tybalt's cousin, Juliet. Romeo considers Tybalt to be part of his family (though marriage); therefore, he will not fight a family member.
Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet?
Juliet is already married to Romeo
What news does Romeo's servant Balthazar, who arrives from Verona, tell him?
That Juliet is dead
What is the reaction of the Prince?
really mad that this is the 3rd time they have fought and they will be killed if he sees them fight again
What concerns does Frair Lawrence have about Romeo and Juliet's relationship?
They might be moving too hastily
What does Mercutio think is the reason Romeo refuses to fight?
Mercutio thinks that Romeo is refusing to fight because he has been weakened by love.
How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans?
Tybalt's death has everyone in grief.
What letter has Romeo been waiting for?
The letter from Friar Lawrence telling Romeo more about the plan for him and Juliet.
Benvolio first describes Romeo's state to Lady Montague. What does he tell her?
Romeo is sad
Why does Juliet fear the love that she and Romeo share?
She thinks they're moving too fast, and she fears the fight between her family
What does Romeo say that Juliet's love has done to him?
Romeo states, "Thy love has made me effeminate." Romeo is saying that his love for Juliet has turned him into a weak and helpless girl.
If Friar Lawrence cannot help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?
Kill herself
Romeo plans to return to Verona; where does he stop and what does he buy before leaving?
He stops at an apothecary and buys a deadly poison
Do Romeo's parents know what is troubling him?
No they can not figure it out
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to help them?
He thinks it might end the fight between the families
What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?
The Prince decides that Romeo should be banished to Mantua. The Prince also states that Romeo should return to Verona then he will receive the penalty of death.
Why does Friar Larence think that Juliet will accept his plan?
She doesn't want to marry Paris
Why didn't Romeo get the letter from Friar Lawrence?
Friar John got quarantined
How does Benvolio add to Romeo's troubled state of mind?
He tells Romeo about the fight and makes him feel bad for Benvolio
Why has Tybalt sent a letter to Romeo's house?
Tybalt sends the letter to challenge Romeo to a duel because he is angry that Romeo crashed the party
Why does Romeo call himself "fortune's fool"?
Romeo is commenting on his bad luck and how fate has turned against him.
What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
She's sorry and she will marry Paris
Where does Friar Lawrence quickly hurry?
To the Capulets monument where Juliet lies