Act 1
Describe Romeo's reaction when he first sees Juliet.
Love at first sight
Where is Romeo while talking to Juliet? Where is Juliet?
Romeo is secretly hiding under Juliet's balcony in the Capulet orchard. Juliet is on her balcony.
Would Romeo rather be banished from Verona or die?
He would rather die.
Why is Paris at Friar Lawrence's cell?
To plan Romeo and Juliet's wedding with him.
Why is it not surprising that the scheme fails?
The Friar's plan relies too much on perfect communication and timing.
How does Romeo describe the women he loves in scene 1?
Romeo talks about how he can't get the girl he wants, it would be a shame if she never got married and had children because of her beauty.
Why did Juliet keep exiting and reentering the scene?
She didn't want the conversation with Romeo to end.
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
How does the Friar react to the news of this new marriage?
He feels pressured and knows that Juliet will refuse to marry Paris because of her strong love for Romeo.
How do Romeo and Juliet die?
Believing Juliet dead, Romeo takes poison, Juliet, finding Romeo dead, stabs herself with his dagger
What are at least 2 foreshadowings?
There is going to be a huge fight and a loss of life.
Who married Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Lawrence
Who is Mercutio cursing after the fight?
He's cursing the Montagues and Capulets.
What plan does the Friar come up with to help Juliet in scene 1?
He gives her potion to fake her death.
How are Romeo and Juliet's parents to blame for the lovers' death?
They didn't acknowledge they're love because of the feud.
Describe the nurse and her relationship with Juliet.
She is a provider for Juliet and supports her no matter the situation.
Why do Mercutio and Benvolio leave Romeo behind?
They think he is going to see Rosaline after the party.
What happens when Romeo tries to stop the fight?
He blocked Mercutio's vision and Tybalt stabbed Mercutio.
What complication does Lord Capulet unknowingly make to the Friar's plan?
Romeo will not get the Friar's letter in time since Lord Capulet moves the wedding up a day.
Were Romeo and Juliet's deaths necessary for the feud to end?
Many people think the deaths of the children were the only thing meaningful enough to stop such a long-standing feud.
What does Romeo call his lips before kissing Juliet in Act 1 Scene 5? Why does he say this?
He calls his lips two blushing pilgrims because he hasn't kissed her yet and wants to kiss her if she is ready.
What does Romeo say in the quote about Juliet in the beginning of Act 2?
Romeo praises Juliet's beauty, he also says Juliet light up his world.
Why does the prince announce that he has an interest in the fight?
He is related to Mercutio and he ordered the families to end the feud. He warned them that those who disobeyed him would be executed.
What are the specifics of the Friar's plan?
Juliet drinks the potion and fakes her death, The Friar sends another friar to take Romeo the letter: Romeo comes, and Romeo and Juliet will leave to Mantua.
How would events have turned out if the apothecary had refused to sell the poison to Romeo?
If the apothecary had not sold the poison to Romeo, he probably would have found another way to kill himself.