Character Motivations
Juliet's motivation thought the book after the dance
Romeo / Love
The main theme between the two families
Hate
Because of this event, two characters end up dead in Act 3
Romeo refusing to fight Tybalt and letting Mercutio do it for him
Lord Capulet
Initially appearing as a caring but controlling father, and ultimately becoming remorseful and willing to end the family feud
These two families hate each other
Montagues and Capulets
Defending Romeo Montague's honor
The second main theme for Romeo and Juliet
Fate / Marriage
Because of this, Romeo is not present during Act 4
He killed Tybalt
What theme does Shakespeare develop through Romeo's impulsive actions?
A) Revenge is always justified.
B) Love should be pursued at all costs.
C) Acting without thinking can lead to tragic consequences.
D) Destiny is controlled entirely by free will.
C) Acting without thinking can lead to tragic consequences.
One way Juliet battles internal conflict in the play
Juliet coming to terms with Romeo being a Montague, OR Accepting her fate of death instead of marriage
Tybalt's motivation causing him to die
Family Loyalty
The theme at the end of the book is
Death
Because of this, Romeo visits the apothecary
The Friar failing to deliver the letter to Romeo
Juliet
An obedient young girl matured to a decisive and independent woman
Why did Mercutio die?
During a duel with Tybalt, since Romeo was refusing to fight him.
Romeo's motivation that got him banished from Verona
Revenge or Anger
Another theme in the book (usually shown through fighting)
Violence
Because of this event, Lord Capulet moves up Juliet's marriage to Paris
Tybalt's death
How does Shakespeare develop Juliet’s character throughout the play?
A) She remains naive and obedient throughout.
B) She becomes more independent and willing to make her own choices.
C) She turns against Romeo after he kills Tybalt.
D) She decides to follow her family’s wishes in the end.
B) She becomes more independent and willing to make her own choices.
List all six deaths
Mercutio- Tybalt's sword
Tybalt- Romeo's sword
Paris- Romeo's sword
Romeo- Death Potion
Juliet- Romeo's sword
Lady Montague- Sadness of Romeo's banishment
Friar Lawrence's motivation throughout the book
The theme that Lord Capulet is more worried about then anything else
Family (Expanding Family)
Because of this event, Romeo and Benvolio find out about the Capulet party
the two run into a Capulet servant who cannot read
He used to be a lovesick, but matured into a responsible man.
Romeo's internal Conflict
Love vs. Loyalty