act 1
what is a main diffrance between Tybalt and Benvolio?
Tybalt is hot headed and Benvolio does not like fights.
What is Paris's request to Lord Capulet, and how does Capulet respond?
Paris asks for permission to marry Juliet. Capulet responds that Juliet is still very young (almost 14 years old) and suggests Paris wait a couple more years. However, he invites Paris to the Capulet party so he can meet Juliet and other potential brides.
What is the outcome of the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio?
Mercutio is killed in the fight with Tybalt. He curses both the Capulet and Montague houses as he dies, lamenting that their feud has led to his death.
How does Friar Laurence suggest Juliet avoid the marriage to Paris?
Friar Laurence devises a plan for Juliet to avoid the marriage. He gives her a potion that will make her appear dead for 42 hours. This way, her family will believe she has died, and she can avoid the marriage to Paris.
who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What does Romeo dream about?
-that by going to the party he will be setting something bad in motion.
How do Romeo and Benvolio find out about the Capulet party?
A Capulet servant, who cannot read the invitation list, asks Romeo and Benvolio to help him read it. This is how they find out about the party.
What sentence does Prince Escalus give Romeo for killing Tybalt?
Prince Escalus exiles Romeo from Verona as punishment for killing Tybalt. He warns that Romeo will be executed if he is found within the city's borders.
How does Juliet react to Friar Laurence's plan?
Juliet is initially fearful and hesitant about taking the potion because she worries about its effects. However, she decides to trust Friar Laurence and goes ahead with the plan.
what is a job that Shakespeare's dad had?
glove maker, tanner, wool dealer and mayor
Why is Capulet hesitant to give Paris permission to marry juliet?
-she is still young
-she does not know him
-he wants to know if Paris is serious about marrying her.
What role does Friar Laurence play in Romeo and Juliet's relationship?
Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet in secret, hoping that their union will help end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets. He serves as a counselor and mentor to both Romeo and Juliet throughout the play.
How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?
Juliet is initially devastated by the news of Tybalt's death but even more so by Romeo's banishment. She feels torn between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family.
What fears does Juliet express before she drinks the potion?
uliet fears the potion might not work and she might have to marry Paris. She also worries that Friar Laurence might have given her poison to save himself from blame. Additionally, she fears waking up in the tomb and possibly going mad.
What flower is often associated with Juliet in the play?
a rose
Who is queen mab
someone who brings dreams that are normally sin
What plan do Romeo and Juliet make in Act 2?
Romeo and Juliet plan to get married in secret. They arrange to meet the next day, and Juliet will send a messenger to Romeo to confirm the details. Friar Laurence will perform the ceremony.
What plan do Romeo and Friar Laurence devise in response to Romeo's banishment?
Friar Laurence advises Romeo to go to Mantua and stay there until the situation in Verona improves. He suggests that Romeo wait until things settle down before returning to make his marriage to Juliet public.
What is Lord Capulet's reaction to Juliet's apparent death?
Lord Capulet is devastated and deeply mourns Juliet's death. He expresses profound sorrow and grief, and he abruptly changes the wedding preparations into funeral preparations.
what is a word or phrase that Shakespeare invented?
in a pickle, all that glitter is not gold, to thine own self be true,
What else is considered a kiss in the first act?
holding hands
How does the Nurse help facilitate the relationship between Romeo and Juliet?
The Nurse acts as a go-between for Romeo and Juliet. She carries messages between them and helps arrange their secret wedding. Her assistance plays a crucial role in enabling the relationship to progress.
What decision does Lord Capulet make regarding Juliet's future, and how does this impact her?
Lord Capulet decides that Juliet will marry Paris in three days, believing this will help her move on from Tybalt's death. This decision puts pressure on Juliet, as she is already secretly married to Romeo.
How does Juliet's Nurse react to finding Juliet "dead"?
When the Nurse finds Juliet "dead" in her bed, she is shocked and devastated. She wails loudly and grieves for Juliet, who she raised and cared for as if she were her own daughter. The Nurse's emotional response highlights her close relationship with Juliet and the profound impact of Juliet's apparent death.
what is the name of the place that Frair Laurence tells Romeo to go to?
Mantua