Act 1
How does the play show that the Montagues and Capulets are enemies?
They start fighting right away in the street, showing strong hatred between the families.
What does the balcony scene show about Romeo and Juliet’s relationship?
It shows they truly love each other and want to be together.
Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo?
He is angry that Romeo came to the Capulet party.
How does Romeo change from Act 1 to Act 3?
He goes from being sad about love to acting quickly and violently.
How does hate between the families affect Romeo and Juliet?
It makes their relationship secret and dangerous.
Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of the play?
He is upset because Rosaline does not love him back.
Why do Romeo and Juliet decide to get married so quickly?
They are deeply in love and do not want to be separated.
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt at first?
He secretly loves Tybalt as family because he is married to Juliet.
What makes Juliet different from other young characters?
She is thoughtful and becomes more independent.
What is one example of a character acting too quickly?
Romeo killing Tybalt without thinking.
Why does Romeo go to the Capulet party?
He goes to see Rosaline, but instead meets Juliet.
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry them?
He hopes their marriage will stop the feud between the families.
Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?
He is angry and wants revenge after Tybalt kills Mercutio.
How is Mercutio different from Romeo?
Mercutio jokes about love, while Romeo takes love very seriously.
How does love cause problems in the play?
It leads to rushed decisions and conflict.
What is Juliet’s attitude toward marriage?
She is respectful and willing to listen to her parents but not very interested yet.
Why must Romeo and Juliet keep their marriage a secret?
Their families would not accept it because they are enemies.
What is Romeo’s punishment for killing Tybalt?
He is banished from Verona.
Why is Friar Laurence an important character?
He helps Romeo and Juliet but also makes risky decisions.
What role does secrecy play in the story?
It creates confusion and makes problems worse.
Why is it a problem that Romeo and Juliet fall in love?
Their families are enemies, so their relationship is dangerous
What warning does Friar Laurence give Romeo?
He warns him not to move too quickly and to be careful.
How does Juliet react to the news about Romeo and Tybalt?
She is shocked and upset but chooses to stay loyal to Romeo.
Who causes the most trouble so far in the play? Why?
Tybalt causes conflict by starting fights.
What event changes the direction of the play the most so far?
Mercutio’s death because it leads to more violence and Romeo’s banishment.