vocab
what is the meaning of, airy
light or harmless
what city does the city take place in?
Verona, Italy
What does Mercutio say about blind love?
you cannot love someone if you are blind.
At the beginning of the scene, why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight?
It's hot outside, and the Capulet's are out and about.
what is the meaning of, mistempered
used with bad temper
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-cross'd lovers"?
They are thwarted by fate through influence of the stars.
When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does romeo compare her to?
Romeo compares her with the sun
What does Mercutio acuse Benvolio of the lines 15-30
He has just a quick a temper as anyone else.
what is the meaning of, poor john
kind of salted fish, a poor person's food
who is fighting at eh beginning of the fist scene?
The Montague and Capulet servingmen.
How does Juliet speak yet say nothing?
she used her body language
When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio try to get them to do?
Stop fighting or take it somewhere else (private) so they won't gen in trouble with the prince.
what is the meaning of, collar
hangman's noose
who tries to break up the fighting?
Benvolio
When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, what does romeo say?
Romeo want to be the glove to touch her cheek
Why won't romeo fight Tybalt?
He loves Juliet, and doesn't want to fight anyone of that household.
what is the meaning of, swashing
slashing with great force
what threat does the price make the lord Montague and lord Capulet
He threatens to kill them if the are caught fighting again
Unaware of his presence, what does Juliet ask Romeo to say?
to refuse his name and family.
What does Mercutio think the reason Romeo refused to fight?
He is a coward.