William Shakespeare and His Times
The prologue is an example of this type of poem, of which Shakespeare wrote 154.
What is a sonnet?
She says, "On Lammas Eve at night shall she be fourteen."
Who is the nurse?
This character is an authority figure in Verona, and what he says becomes law.
Who is Prince Escalus?
This keeps Romeo from getting the message of Friar Lawrence's plan.
A plague delays the messenger.
It was destroyed twice in its history.
What is the Globe Theater?
The loud people who stood in the yard and watched Shakespeare's plays and often threw things at the stage were called this.
What are the groundlings?
O swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon...
Juliet (to Romeo)
These two, one a Capulet and one a Montague, hate each other and begin a brawl between the two families.
Who are Tybalt and Benvolio?
It provides comic relief and starts off the play with some excitement and a quick introduction to the family feud.
What is the purpose of the opening scene that shows the servants fighting?
It told whether the play of the evening would be a comedy, a tragedy, or another type of play.
What is the flag flying outside the Globe Theater?
The town where Shakespeare was born. You can visit his hometown to this day.
What is Stratford-Upon-Avon, England?
Hence from Verona art thou banished. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
He asks Capulet to marry Juliet, but she has other plans. Of him, she says, "I'll look to like, if looking liking move. / But no more deep will I endart mine eye."
Who is Paris?
Romeo and Juliet's meetings take place at this time of day throughout the play.
What is nighttime?
What time of day Shakespeare's plays were usually performed.
What is daytime?
Females were not permitted on stage.
Why did young men play feminine roles in Shakespeare's plays?
Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk?
Who is Mercutio? (Taunting Tybalt with more cat names)
Perhaps the most trustworthy character in the play, he is Romeo's cousin.
Who is Benvolio?
Romeo says this about her: "Oh she is rich in beauty, only poor / That when she dies, with beauty dies her store (I.i.206-207).
Who is Rosaline?
Verona and Mantua
Where is the play set and where is Romeo sent when he is banished?
What is a soliloquy?
What, drawn, and talk of peace? As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!
Tybalt
This character is often portrayed using light imagery, for example: "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"
Who is Juliet?
He is a relative of the Prince and also Paris. He talks a lot about dreams and about a fairy called Queen Mab.
Mercutio
5 days
What time period does the entire play cover?