Who Said It?
“O brawling love! O loving hate!”
Romeo
Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of the play?
He is in love with Rosaline, who does not love him back
Who is Romeo’s best friend and known for jokes and wit?
Mercutio
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose…”
Names don’t matter; love is more important
Where does Act 1 Scene 1 take place?
A street in Verona
“If love be rough with you, be rough with love.”
Mercutio
Why does Tybalt get angry at the Capulet party?
He recognizes Romeo (a Montague) at the party
Who tries to keep the peace in fights?
Benvolio
“Did my heart love till now?”
Romeo realizes he never truly loved before Juliet
Where is the Capulet party held?
Capulet’s house
“My only love sprung from my only hate!”
Juliet
How do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
At the Capulet party
Who is Juliet supposed to marry before Romeo?
Paris
“With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls”
Love gives Romeo courage to risk his life
Where does the balcony scene take place?
Capulet orchard (outside Juliet’s window)
“It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.”
Romeo
What plan do Romeo and Juliet make in the balcony scene?
They plan to get married
Who is very aggressive and quick to fight?
Tybalt
“It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden”
Juliet worries their love is moving too fast
Who introduces Romeo to the Capulet party?
Benvolio (encourages him to go)
“These violent delights have violent ends.”
Friar Lawrence
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes it will end the feud between the families
Who helps Romeo and Juliet get married?
Friar Lawrence
“Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast”
Friar Lawrence warns against rushing
What is Friar Lawrence doing when Romeo visits him?
Gathering herbs/plants