Montagues
Romeo's kinsman and close friend
Benvolio
Juliet's age in the play
13
The city in which Romeo & Juliet is set
Verona, Italy
What major conflict is introduced in the Prologue, and how does it hint at the ending of the play?
The Prologue tells the audience the feud between the Capulets and the Montague. Romeo and Juliet will die
Why does the Prince intervene in the street fight, and what punishment does he threaten if it happens again?
To keep the peace, and they will be killed if they fight again
In Romeo’s speech beginning with “O brawling love,” what literary device is he mainly using, and how does it reflect his feelings?
Oxymoron
He is conflicted with love as he is supposed to hate Juliet
Who begins the fight in Scene 1, and what specific action causes the argument to escalate?
Sampson, a servant of the Capulet family, who insults a Montague servant named Abram.
How does Capulet respond to Paris’s request to marry Juliet? What concern does Capulet express?
He gives his permission and he is worried she is too young
Who seems to understand Juliet better—Lady Capulet or the Nurse? Support your answer with evidence.
Nurse, she had raised and taken care of her since birth.
What fear does Romeo express before entering the party?
Something bad will happen after the party resulting in his death
Romeo was able to enter the Capulet party unrecognized because of this
He wore a mask; it was a masquerade
How does Romeo describe Juliet when he first sees her?
He describes her as a "bright jewel in the darkness," highlighting her beauty and radiance amidst the crowd.
What does Tybalt say or do that suggests future conflict? Why does Capulet stop Tybalt from confronting Romeo?
He feels romeos party crashing is a sign of disrespect. Capulet fears the punishment of death and does not see the issue with Romeo at the party.
How does Juliet and Romeo react when they discover who they are?
When Juliet and Romeo discover who they are, they experience a whirlwind of emotions. Romeo's reaction is filled with anguish and despair as he realizes that Juliet is from the family he is supposed to hate.
What are the personalities of Benvolio and Tybalt, and how do they react to the fight?
Benvolio values peace and Tybalt is hot headed and ready to fight
- Romeo has been wandering around by himself at night
- Romeo has been shutting himself up in his room with the curtains closed all day
Describe Tybalt's personality
hot-headed; violent; hateful of Montagues
The name of the character who gives the "Queen Mab" speech
Mercutio
Who was Romeo lovesick for at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline ( Juliet's cousin)
What are Juliet’s thoughts on marriage, and what do they reveal about her character?
She thinks its an honor but not something she thinks about
Pilgrims
"my lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand / to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss"
Name the character who says the following AND the setting where this quote is said: "Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone / He bears him like a portly gentleman / And, to say truth, Verona brags of him / To be a virtuous and well-governed youth"
Lord Capulet, at the party
Name the character who says the following: "Is Rosaline, that thou didst love so dear / So soon forsaken? Young men's love then lies / Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes"
Friar Lawrence
A long speech given by a character seemingly to only himself or herself, relating thoughts and feelings. Only the audience can hear this.
Soliloquy
How many syllables TOTAL are there in a Shakespearean sonnet?
140 (10 syllables per line x 14 lines)