Characters
This character belongs to the Montague family. He is a lover boy and is introduced to the reader as being broken hearted.
Romeo
Where is the Globe Theater?
London, England
What happens in the opening scene of the play?
There is a fight between the Capulets and the Montagues.
when a character says something that is only meant for the audience to hear
Aside
How does Lord Capulet respond to Tybalt at the masked ball when he realizes that Romeo is a Montague?
He tells Tybalt that Romeo is a gentleman and he has only heard good things about him.
This character belongs to the Capulet family. She is about 13 years old at the start of the play.
Juliet
Where will Romeo and Juliet go to be married at the end of Act 2?
Friar Lawrence's Cell
Prince Escalus states that if the fighting continues, something will happen. What will happen?
They will pay with their lives.
Juliet says that her enemy is not Romeo, but only his....
Name
Why is Romeo depressed at the beginning of the play?
He loves Rosaline and she does not love him back.
This character is a close friend of Romeo's. He wants to keep the peace and tries to stop the fight at the beginning of the play.
Benvolio
Where does Romeo hide after the Capulet's masquerade ball?
The Capulet Orchard
Which character asks Lord Capulet to marry Juliet?
Paris
a play that has a sad ending and the characters go through a major conflict that leads to their downfall
Tragedy
Who is the messenger that Juliet sends to Romeo?
The Nurse
This character is Romeo's friend. He likes to fight, makes crude jokes, and he is related to Prince Escalus.
Mercutio
In act 2, Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio attend a masquerade ball. Where was this ball?
Capulet's House
Romeo is in love at the very beginning of the play. He is in love with a girl named:
Rosaline
a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced
Pun
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks the marriage might end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
A member of the Capulet family. He has a fiery temper and a deep hatred for the Montagues.
Tybalt
What city AND country does this play take place in?
Verona, Italy
Romeo attends a masquerade ball at the Capulet's. When he is at the ball, who realizes he is a Montague and wants him to be kicked out of the party?
Tybalt
When someone says something but means the opposite of what they say... like sarcasm.
Verbal Irony
Tybalt sends Romeo a letter. What does the letter say?
He has challenged Romeo to a duel.