Scene 1
Why does Romeo not want to fight Tybalt?
His secret marriage with Juliet now makes he and Tybalt family.
Who does Juliet first think the Nurse is talking about that died?
Romeo
What similar belief do both Romeo and Juliet hold about Romeo's banishment?
They both state they cannot live on without the other - that life is meaningless if they can't be together.
How does Capulet and Lady Capulet plan to cheer Juliet up after Tybalt's death?
To marry her to Paris.
How does Juliet trick her mother with her crying?
Juliet makes her mother think that she is crying for Tybalt instead of Romeo.
Why does Mercutio step in to fight Tybalt instead of Romeo?
Mercutio tried to defend Romeo's honor and pride, as Romeo failed to defend it himself.
A. What was Juliet's FIRST reaction to learning Romeo killed Tybalt?
B. How did Juliet convince herself that Romeo is no longer a villain for killing Tybalt?
A. She condemned Romeo and said he deceived and betrayed her love by killing her cousin.
B. She says Tybalt would have killed Romeo if Romeo did not do it first.
What does Friar Lawrence tell Romeo to do that night?
To go see Juliet and comfort her in order to ease her fear and grief.
What was Paris' reaction to the wedding proposal?
He wishes it were Thursday already, eager to get married.
Juliet's premonition of something terrible happening to Romeo parallels which scene earlier in Act 1?
Romeo's dream about a terrible fate awaiting him before heading to the Capulet party where he first met Juliet?
What does Mercutio do in his final, dying breath?
Curses both the Montague and Capulet houses as their feud causes his death.
Juliet calms down and convinces herself that Romeo is right for killing Tybalt, as Tybalt would have killed Romeo himself, saying: "Tybalt is dead, and Romeo is banished. That single word 'banished' is worse than the death of ten thousand Tybalts." What type of figurative language is in the quoted passage?
Hyperbole - exaggerating how much more Romeo's life means to Juliet than Tybalt's
What is the 2nd part of Friar Lawrence's plan to make peace of Romeo and Juliet's situation?
While Romeo hides out in Mantua, Romeo and Juliet's marriage will be announced publicly to unite the families, then his friends and family will ask for Romeo's pardon.
Why did Capulet say they won't invite a lot of people to the wedding?
They are afraid if too many people were there that others would assume they don't care much about Tybalt's death.
Lady Capulet says she sent a message to a man in Mantua to do what?
Kill Romeo with poison.
Why does Romeo partly blame Juliet for Mercutio's death?
Juliet's love and beauty has made him soft/weak, as he's lost sense of his masculine honor and pride.
What was Juliet's reaction to learning Romeo is to be exiled/banished from Verona? 2 THINGS
1. Homegirl got dramatic and said that Romeo's banishment is the same as his death.
2. Homegirl got REALLY dramatic and said she would take her life if she can't live with Romeo.
A. Friar Lawrence and the Nurse have similar character actions and situations between them. What literary device is this?
B. How is this literary device evident with both Friar Lawrence and the Nurse?
A. Parallelism
B. They both are caretakers for two young, dramatic teenagers whose emotions are more than anyone can handle.
How is Capulet's opinion about Juliet's potential marriage different than earlier in the play?
Earlier he didn't want to rush Juliet into a marriage, unlike now where he sees her marriage as a benefit to the entire family no matter what Juliet says.
Juliet's parents getting frustrated with Juliet's refusal of marrying Parris, and not knowing the true reason why, is what literary device.
Dramatic irony.
Ironically, Romeo for the first time in the play doesn't act out of romantic love after Mercutio's death, and instead what kind of love does he act out of?
Love for his fallen friend.
What is the irony of Juliet saying Romeo betrayed her when he killed Tybalt?
Ironically, Romeo did the opposite of betraying Juliet when refusing to fight Tybalt, instead his loyalty to Juliet and their love led to the events of both Mercutio and Tybalt's deaths.
What did Friar Lawrence say at the end of scene 3 that eased Romeo's mind about waiting in Mantua?
Friar Lawrence will send Romeo's servant to Mantua to update him with news.
What is the likely ulterior reason Capulet wants Parris to marry Juliet so quickly after Tybalt's death?
Parris, being a relative of Prince Escalus, would elevate the Capulets over the Montagues in a time when both families are on thin ice with the Prince - because of Tybalt and Mercutio's deaths.
Why does Juliet see the Nurse's suggestion regarding Parris at the end of scene 5 a betrayal?
Juliet will sever any ties with anyone who does not agree with her love to Romeo, even her Nurse who has been her companion for her entire life.