Characters 1
What are the two fighting families? Which family is Romeo's? Which one is Juliet's?
Juliet- Capulet
Romeo- Montague
Who is Paris? What conflict does he bring to the play?
Juliet's suitor, but she doesn't want to marry him, she wants to marry Romeo
What is the purpose of the prologue?
To set the scene for the play, going over the main events
How do Romeo and Juliet meet?
At the Capulet masquerade party, Romeo sees her, they dance, he flirts with her and kisses her
Tybalt is which character's cousin? What are two personality traits to describe him.
Juliet's cousin, violent, a good fighter, easily provoked
Dramatic foil: Romeo and Friar Lawrence
Romeo- optimistic, lovesick, energetic, excited, immature, spotaneous
Friar- discusses medicinal poisons, wise, careful, old, gives advice, thoughtful
Who starts the fight in Act I scene i?
What is the main conflict Romeo and Juliet face?
Who is Rosaline?
Romeo's unrequited love, she wants to be a nun
Compare Romeo and Juliet's personalities.
Romeo- emotional, immature, impulsive, romantic
Juliet- sweet, innocent, even tempered, patient
What does the Prince announce in the first scene?
Forbays fighting, death penalty
What happens at the end of Act 2?
Who is Romeo's mentor in the play? Who is Juliet's mentor?
Romeo- Friar Lawrence (advice)
Juliet- Nurse (almost like a mother)
Describe the dramatic foil between the Nurse and Juliet
Nurse- funny, innapropriate, old, humourous, loud, tired, takes forever to get to the point, outspoken,
Juliet- curious, hopeful, young, immature, naive, serious
What advice do Benvolio and Mercutio give Romeo when he tells them what is wrong with him (Rosaline doesn't love him)
Other fish in the see, examine other beauties, go out and have fun
Why does Friar Lawrence want to marry Romeo and Juliet? The main reason
He hopes it will end the feud
Compare Benvolio and Mercutio's personalities.
Benvolio- Tries to stop fighting, Peaceful, Good-natured, Wise
Mercutio- Jokester, Unpredictable, Witty, Teasing
What type of father is Lord Capulet?
Supports Juliet's wishes at first, doesn't kick out Romeo, throws a big party for everyone, thinks they can keep the peace
What different things do Romeo and Juliet talk about in the balcony scene? Name three
Family rivalry, how much they love each other, getting married
Describe why Juliet's parents want her to marry Paris.
Good match, Prince's cousin, Man of wax, pretty and from a good family