Name that Speaker
"If you ever disturb these streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Who is Prince Escalus
"Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man."
Pun
"My only love sprung from my only hate!/Too early seen unknown, and known too late"
Tragic consequences of love that originates from hate (family feud)
Romeo's love interest at the beginning of the play
Who is Rosaline
Two star crossed lovers chance encounter at a party
Who are Romeo and Juliet
"He is a man of wax."
Who is the Nurse
"These violent delights have violent ends."
Benvolio's encouraging Romeo to go to the Capulet Party, Friar Lawrence's efforts to reunite the lovers, & Lord Capulet hurrying Juliet's marriage to Paris are examples of this theme.
Interference fo Adults:
The interference of adults cause irreversible consequences.
The character is known for their fiery temper and loyalty to the Capulet family
Who is Tybalt
The outcome of the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio, which is the climax of the play
What is Mercutio's death
"What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet"
Who is Juliet
"True I talk of dreams, which are the children of an idle brain, begot of nothing but vain fantasy" is an example of
Personification
"Oh I am Fortune's fool!"
Romeo believes his actions are controlled by fate and not by his own actions
He provides comic relief and is a close friend to Romeo
Who is Mercutio
After Tybalt's death Romeo is banished to this town
Mantua
"O, happy dagger,/This is thy sheath. There rust, and let me die."
Juliet
"For Venus smiles not in a house of tears." is an example of this.
Allusion
This theme emerges in the line: "In what vile part of this anatomy/Doth my name lodge? Tell me, that I may sack/ The hateful mansion."
Youth and Inexperience: Teenagers lack of impulse control; emotional instability
Juliet's caretaker and confidante
Who is the Nurse
A plan is crafted to reunite the lovers, to resolve the family hatred, and to seek pardon for Romeo's exile
Who is Friar Lawrence
"What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!"
Tybalt
"Marry, my child, early next Thursday morn/The gallant, young, and noble gentleman,/The County Paris, at St. Peter's Church/Shall happily make thee there a joyful bride."
Irony
Juliet's refusal to marry Paris and her desire to be with Romeo no matter what
Disobedience and Rebellion:
Teens who prioritize their desires and defy parental authority can lead to dire consequences.
A love struck teenager who says, "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"
Who is Romeo
The recount of events that led to the lovers' death is made by this character
Friar Lawrence