And so it continues
What is the Friar's role in the development of Act II play?
He is Romeo's spiritual advisor and confidant. He is the one Romeo asks to perform the marriage ceremony for him and Juliet.
What is the reason the Friar gives for consenting to marrying Romeo to Juliet?
He feels it may help to turn the hatred between two families to love.
What does Juliet mean when she says, "That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet."
That a name is not what matters. Romeo is Romeo, no matter if his name be Montague.
A person who is crafty, who can lie convincingly might be described as ____________.
cunning
How does Mercutio describe Tybalt?
He wishes to challenge Romeo because he attended the Capulet part.
Why does Shakespeare have the friar speak in rhymed verse?
It sets him apart from the other characters in the story. The rhyming couplets also show a sense of unity (couples) as if he is one that brings people together. He also speak in many metaphors and conveys wise words as he speaks.
Explain the meaning of the "wanton's bird."
Answers will vary
Friar Lawrence mentions Romeo's "distempered head" which means
disturbed or troubled mind
What does Juliet mean by "But my true love is grown to such excess / I cannot sum up sum of half my wealth."?
What is the plan that is hatched for Romeo and Juliet to wed?
Juliet will make say she needs to go to confession and will meet Romeo and the Friar.
What reason does Juliet give for why she does not want Romeo to swear by the moon?
The mood is has phases and changes. She would not want his love to change.
What does the Friar mean by the statement, "Those violent delights have violent ends"?
Strong and intense emotions can have dire consequences.
What does the phrase "lover's perjuries" mean?
lover's false vows or false swearings.
When the Friar sees Juliet enter in scene vi, how does he describe her? What might this suggest?
Answers will vary. He describes her as very light on her feet. It's as if she is walking on air given how in love she appears.
What is the most important development in the play's plot in Act II?
Romeo and Juliet's decision to marry.
What is a reason for some of the Friar's concerns about marrying Romeo and Juliet?
He fears that since it is sudden, Romeo many forget Juliet as he did Rosaline, but he still agrees to marry them.
What is the meaning, the significance of "rosemary"?
Answers should relate to ideas of remembrance and fidelity.
Something made to deceive, false, the slip
Explain how Mercutio interacts with the nurse in scene iv. What does this suggest about his character? Provide an example.
Answers will vary. Should address how he says her fan is better looking than she is and he makes fun of her being old. He is clearly a jokester and is not seemingly well mannered (contrary to how he describes Tybalt).
Why does the nurse take so long in answering Juliet's question about the plans for the wedding? What does this suggest about her character and relationship with Juliet?
Of the two characters (Romeo and Juliet) who seems more practical? Who is more lead by emotions? Provide at least two points of evidence for your answer.
Juliet is more level-headed and practical while Romeo is more impulsive and lead by emotions. Evidence will vary.
What does Romeo mean by the line, "He jests at scars that never felt a wound."
It's easy for people who have not felt heartache to make fun of those who have.
Juliet says that if Romeo thinks she is "too quickly won" she will "frown and be perverse and say thee nay." What does "perverse" mean in this context?
Provide an example from the text that shows how language illustrates the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio.
Answers will vary. Should refer to examples of their witty bantering.