Plot Points
This character agrees to secretly marry Romeo and Juliet
Who is Friar Laurence?
He warns Romeo about falling too quickly in love.
Who is Friar Laurence?
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
What does Juliet mean that names don’t matter?
This theme is reflected by Romeo and Juliet marrying quickly.
What is impulsive love / haste?
"With love’s light wings" is an example of this device.
What is a metaphor?
This character delivers a message from Juliet to Romeo about their marriage plans
Who is the Nurse?
This character is described as “Prince of Cats” for his fighting skills.
Who is Tybalt?
"With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls."
What is Romeo saying that love helped him climb over the walls?
This idea is suggested by Friar Laurence’s warning to "go wisely and slow."
What is the danger of rushing into things?
The audience knows Juliet is speaking to Romeo, but her family does not. This is an example of...?
What is dramatic irony?
Romeo sneaks into this place to see Juliet after the Capulet party.
What is the Capulet orchard (garden)?
He is Romeo’s witty and skeptical friend.
Who is Mercutio?
"Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast."
What advice does Friar Laurence give to Romeo?
The family feud affects Romeo and Juliet’s relationship, showing this theme.
What is family loyalty versus love?
"It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." This line uses what literary device?
What is a metaphor?
This event happens at the very end of Act 2.
What is Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage?
This character tries to tease the Nurse when she looks for Romeo.
Who is Mercutio?
"Young men’s love then lies / Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes."
What is Friar Laurence’s warning about shallow love?
Juliet’s willingness to ignore her family name shows this theme.
What is identity versus love?
The Nurse’s over-exaggerated complaints are an example of this device.
What is hyperbole?
In Act 2, this character challenges Romeo to a duel.
Who is Tybalt?
She is frustrated by the Nurse's slow return with news from Romeo
Who is Juliet?
"My bounty is as boundless as the sea."
What is Juliet saying about the depth of her love?
Romeo saying he would risk death to see Juliet reflects this strong theme.
What is the power of love?
Mercutio’s playful, clever wordplay is an example of this.
What is a pun?