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Characters
Plot Scene 1&2
Plot Scene 3&4
Plot Scene 5
Important Quotes
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This character mourns the loss of his love, who has chosen to become a nun.
Who is Romeo?
100
This insult from the Capulets almost starts a street fight.
What is "biting their thumb"?
100
The story Nurse finds so amusing.
Juliet bumped her head, and the Nurse's husband asks her if she'll be smart enough to fall backwards next time, and she says yes.
100
How Tybalt responds to seeing a Montague at the Capulet party.
Tells his uncle (Capulet)
100
Who said it and explain: "My only love, sprung from my only hate!"
Juliet--She is talking about Romeo being a Montague.
200
Wishes to make her parents happy until she meets the son of her family's worst enemy.
Who is Juliet?
200
The penalty the Prince set down if either the Montagues or Capulets start another fight.
What is death?
200
This woman would have raised Juliet.
Who is the Nurse?
200
How Romeo finds out Juliet is a Capulet.
The Nurse.
200
Who said it & explain: "If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Prince-- whoever fights again will be put to death.
300
Even though he is a Montague, this character is one of the voices of reason throughout the play.
Who is Benvolio?
300
The reason Romeo is depressed.
His love, Rosaline, has vowed to become a nun.
300
Lady Capulet compares Paris to this.
What is a book?
300
The two reasons Capulet might not want Tybalt to start a fight with Romeo
1) Prince's law 2) Ruin the party I will also take--Romeo is a respected citizen
300
Who said it & explain: "But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent is but a part."
Capulet--if Juliet likes Paris, Capulet will bless their marriage.
400
The prince's cousin, who intends to marry Juliet.
Who is Paris?
400
Capulet says Juliet is too young to be married, but says Paris can do this to try to get his blessing.
What is "woo Juliet"?
400
Mercutio tells a story about this fairy in order to convince Romeo to go to the ball.
Who is Queen Mab?
400
Romeo and Juliet's first conversation uses this kind of language
religion
400
Who said it and explain: "I fear, too early; for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars"
Romeo--something bad is going to happen...
500
A Capulet with a quick and dangerous temper.
Who is Tybalt?
500
The servant asks Romeo to read a list, and informs him of this event.
What is Capulet's party?
500
Romeo says they should not go to the Capulet party because of this.
He had a bad dream
500
Capulet's response to Benvolio and Romeo leaving the party
They should stay
500
Who said it & explain: "Oh she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night"
Romeo--he first sees Juliet and how beautiful she is