William Shakespeare
Where is Shakseapre from?
England
Who are the two main houses?
Montague and Capulet!
Who wants to marry Juliet?
Paris
Why does Romeo kill himself?
Because he believes Juliet is dead.
When was Shakespeare alive?
Elizabethean era
Who is Juliet's "evil" cousin?
Tybalt
What happens at the Capulet's party that infuriates Tybalt.
He sees Romeo!
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
To bridge the families and help them get along
What was he known for?
Writing plays
What is Friar Lawrence's roll?
He's the town priest
Who does Romeo kill?
Tybalt
Why can Juliet not get married to Paris?
Because at this point she's already married to Romeo.
Could women perform in Shakespeare's original plays?
No!
How would you describe Romeo?
Hopeless romantic, not a good planner
How does Romeo die?
By drinking a real poison after believing Juliet died as well.
Why do the families agree to end the feud in the final scene?
Because they saw what their hatred and violence caused.
What was the name of the theatre Shakespeare performed?
The Globe
Who are Romeo's best friends?
Benvolio and Mercutio
How do Juliet's parents react when she turns down the marriage proposal?
They threaten to disown her, they're angry, call her ungrateful etc
Why does the Prince threaten the death penalty for any Montagues or Capulets that get into a brawl?
Because their fighting continues to disturb the peace of Verona.