Act 1
Where does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
A public street in Verona
Where is Romeo at the beginning of the balcony scene?
In the Capulet orchard, below Juliet’s balcony
A romantic and emotional young man from the Montague family. He falls in love very quickly and often acts before thinking. He believes love is the most important thing in life, which leads him to make risky decisions.
Romeo (Montague)
Where does this quote appear: "Two households, both alike in dignity."? (Hint: the P_____)
Prologue
What colour are Gnomeo's gnomes?
Blue (the hats they wear)
Which two households are feuding (hate one another)?
The Montagues and the Capulets
What does Juliet mean when she says, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?"
She is asking why he must be Romeo Montague, not where he is.
Romeo’s close friend and is known for his humour and wit. He jokes about love and does not take romance seriously. However, his reckless behaviour and quick temper help turn the story from comedy into tragedy.
Mercutio
"That which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as sweet."
Juliet
Who is Gnomeo's best friend? (Hint: starts with 'B')
Benny
Who starts the fight at the beginning of the play?
Capulet servants (Sampson and Gregory) provoke Montague servants
How does Romeo react when he hears Juliet speak about him?
He feels encouraged and declares his love
Juliet's cousin is aggressive and hot-tempered. He strongly believes in family honour and hates the Montagues. His violent actions increase the conflict and drive the tragic events of the play
Tybalt
"Part, fools! Put up your swords."
Benvolio (as the peacemaker, shows him as a peacemaker trying to stop the fight)
What kind of object is the feud fought over at the start of the film?
Lawnmower
Which character tries to stop the street brawl?
Benvolio
What celestial (space-like) imagery does Romeo use to describe Juliet?
He compares her to the sun and stars
She acts like a mother to Juliet. She is talkative, caring and practical, and she supports Juliet’s relationship with Romeo at first. Appears as a frog in 'Gnomeo and Juliet'.
Nurse
"What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word."
Tybalt (his violent and aggressive nature.)
How does Gnomeo and Juliet end differently from the original play? And, due to this, what different genre does it belong to?
Gnomeo and Juliet survive and are together happily; romantic-comedy (romcom) as opposed to tragedy
Why does Romeo feel isolated from others?
His unreturned love for Rosaline makes him withdrawn and depressed
What plan do Romeo and Juliet make by the end of the scene?
They agree to arrange their marriage
The ruler of Verona and is responsible for keeping peace. He warns the families to stop fighting but fails to end the feud.
Prince (Escalus)
"O brawling love! O loving hate!"
Romeo (uses oxymorons to show his confused feelings about love)
Who is Juliet's best friend? (Hint: Na____e)
Nanette