R&J Characters
Good words to describe Romeo at start of play.
Dramatic, fickle, emotional, immature, lovesick.
Why does Lady Capulet's idea of marriage make us think Nurse is a better mother figure?
Lady C: Marriage is a business; Nurse: Wants Julie's happiness.
Define one defining characteristic of Iambic Pentameter.
Rhyme scheme used in sonnets, ten syllables per line, alternating stressed and unstressed syllables.
Some reasons why Young Love won't work out.
Fickle, inexperienced, feuding families, role of daughters (arranged marriages).
In what way are Mercutio and Tybalt similar?
Both hot-headed, ready to fight.
Define and give example of metaphors in the Holy Palmer's sonnet (R&J kiss at Masker party).
Making two unlike things the same. "Palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss."
What are these examples of: "A rich jewel in Ethiop's ear." "A dove-feathered raven."
Juxtaposition, contrast
Reason Mercutio's Queen Mab speech is a good example of foreboding, deception, death.
Queen Mab brings good dreams at first, but they turn dark with imagery of death.
In 1.3, what does it say about Juliet when she doesn't agree to marry Paris?
Juliet is independent and will wait for love.
What shows us that Romeo changes after Mercutio is killed?
He goes from lover boy and keeping peace to killing Tybalt in revenge.
When Romeo learns he is banished: "Banished is death mistermed!" What is this and why used?
Hyperbole, exaggeration. To show deep passion and conflict.
The grudges and hate between the Montagues and Capulets cause what unfortunate events?
Death: Mercutio, Tybalt, Romeo, Juliet.
Why do Friar Lawrence and Nurse help R&J with the secret marriage?
They support R&J's love and hope for happiness, a better future.
Why might Lord Capulet suddenly change his mind about Juliet marrying Paris?
Bring happiness after the death of Tybalt.
The Nurse delays telling Juliet the good news about the marriage plan for Comic Relief. What is it and why used?
Used in serious drama to provide time out from emotional intensity.
What makes R&J a good example of a Shakespearean Tragedy?
Flawed characters (young, foolish) and negative external situation (feuding families).