Themes
This theme is portrayed through the characters' belief in destiny and their attempts to defy it.
Fate
His aggressive nature escalates the feud and leads to multiple deaths.
Tybalt
This symbol represents the way everyone treats each other and the Montegue-Capulet Feud.
Daggers and Swords
This moment in ACT 3 marks the play's climax and significantly alters the course of events.
Romeo Kills Tybalt.
Shakespeare explores this theme by showing how the central couple's relationship creates tension and conflict.
Family Feuds
This character evolves from a naive girl to a determined and self-assured young woman.
Who is Juliet?
These two contrasting symbols are used to represent the duality of Romeo and Juliet's relationship. One side represents peace, calm and love while the other represents Fear, stealth and change. (Hint: Romeo is afraid to being out during this time.)
Light and Darkness (Day/Night)
This longstanding rivalry (ACT 1) is the catalyst for the play's tragic events.
What is the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?
The decisions and actions of Romeo and Juliet are significantly affected by this type of influence from their parents.
Parental Love
This character is driven by intense emotions and impulsive actions that propel the narrative.
Romeo
This Symbol shows us how Romeo's fast acting nature is harmful to him.
This part of ACT 4 prompts Juliet to take Friar Laurence's Potion
Juliet fighting with Capulet.
This theme's impact on the characters and plot is evident through frequent brawls and tragic deaths.
Death and Violence (Will accept Just Death)
His well-meaning actions inadvertently contribute to the tragic outcome.
Friar Laurence.
This celestial symbol represents the idea that the characters' destinies are predetermined.
The Stars.
Which Act does Romeo confess his love for Juliet
Act 1
The characters' lives and choices are shaped by these social constructs and personal identities.
Societal Expectations
His witty and provocative behavior influences the play's events and highlights the themes of friendship and loyalty. He also has a monologue about Queen Mab
Mercrutio
Why does Juliet not want Romeo to be like the moon?
Because the moon is fickle and every changing, and she wants Romeo's love to be forever.
What does Juliet do before stabbing herself with Romeo's Dagger?
Tries to poison herself on Romeo's Lips.