Act 1
What event sparks the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?
The event that sparks the feud is the street fight between their servants.
What do Romeo and Juliet decide to do after their first meeting?
They decide to get married secretly.
What happens to Mercutio during the fight with Tybalt?
Mercutio is killed by Tybalt during their fight.
Who tries to break up the fight in the streets of Verona?
Benvolio tries to break up the fight.
Who provides comic relief and serves as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet?
The Nurse serves as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet.
How does Romeo react after killing Tybalt?
Romeo is distraught and feels guilty for killing Tybalt, saying he is "fortune's fool."
What is Romeo's initial reaction to seeing Juliet at the Capulet party?
Romeo is captivated by Juliet’s beauty and forgets about Rosaline.
What is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2?
The balcony scene signifies their deepening love and commitment to each other despite the feud.
What punishment does the Prince impose on Romeo for killing Tybalt?
The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona.
How does Juliet respond to her mother's suggestion of marrying Paris?
Juliet is hesitant but agrees to consider Paris, saying she will only look at him with an open mind.
What does Friar Laurence think about Romeo and Juliet's relationship?
Friar Laurence is initially cautious but ultimately agrees to marry them, hoping it will end the feud.
How does Juliet initially react to the news of Tybalt's death?
Juliet is devastated and feels conflicted, as Tybalt was family but Romeo is her husband.
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo to get over his unrequited love for Rosaline?
Benvolio advises Romeo to forget Rosaline and look at other women.
How do Romeo and Juliet's families react to their secret marriage?
Their families are unaware of the marriage initially, but it complicates the feud significantly.
What plan does Friar Laurence create for Romeo and Juliet after Tybalt's death?
Friar Laurence plans for Romeo to hide in Mantua until things calm down, and he intends to inform the families of the marriage.