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Characters 2
Scenes 1,2, & 3
Scenes 4 & 5
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Hot-headed nephew of Capulet, this character ignites the fight in Scene 1.
Who is Tybalt?
100
This character helped to raise Juliet, she tells stories about Juliet as an infant.
Who is the Nurse?
100
12. In Scene 1, why does the Prince call the Capulets and the Montagues “Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, /Profaners of this neighbor-stained steel”?
The two families have been feuding.
100
Why does Capulet's servant invite Romeo and Benvolio to the party?
He cannot read, and does not know that they are not invited.
100

"If ever you disturb our streets again your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."

Prince Escalus

200
This character has been shutting himself up in his room and creating an “artificial night.” His family is trying to help him because they are worried about him.
Who is Romeo?
200
While everyone around this character is urging her to be married, she does not have much interest in marriage.
Who is Juliet?
200
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo on how to deal with love?
Forget about the girl who broke your heart and move on. There are many other girls out there.
200
Who notices Romeo at the party? How can he tell that it is Romeo?
Tybalt recognizes Romeo's voice.
200

"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night as a rich jewel in Ethiop's ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!"

Romeo

300
This character has asked Juliet’s father for her hand in marriage.
Who is Paris?
300
This character is sick of the Capulets and Montagues fighting. He has threatened death to whoever participates in another public fight.
Who is Prince Escalus?
300
Which character provides comic relief in scene 3 by telling dirty jokes?
The Nurse.
300
What does Lord Capulet think about Romeo? What does he do that shows how he feels?
Capulet thinks Romeo is a nice boy. He tells Tybalt not to fight him.
300

"I look to like, if looking like move."

Juliet

400
Romeo is depressed in Act 1 because this character does not return his love.
Who is Rosaline?
400
Mocking Romeo’s thoughts on love, this character delivers a long speech about dreams.
Who is Mercutio?
400
Give two reasons why Lord Capulet is unwilling to offer Paris his daughters hand in marriage.
1. She is too young. 2. She is his last remaining child. 3. Paris may like other girls better.
400
In Scene 4, what reason does Romeo give for wanting to avoid the Capulets’ party?
He has dreamed that something bad will happen.
400

"Go thither; and, with untainted eye, Compare her face with some that I show, And I will make thy think thy swan a crow."

Benvolio

500
This character tries to be the peacemaker before the fight starts in Scene 1. He also tells Romeo that he must forget about his love and move on.
Who is Benvolio?
500
While speaking with Juliet about marriage, this character compares Juliet’s suitor to a book, implying that Juliet should consider marrying him.
Who is Lady Capulet
500
Explain why Tybalt and Benvolio are foils of each other in Scene 1.
Benvolio acts as the peacemaker and tries to break up the fight. Tybalt acts as the aggressor and wants to fight.
500
At the party, Romeo and Juliet join hands. What metaphor does Romeo use to compare their joined hands?
He compares them to pilgrims praying.
500

"What, drawn and talk of peace! I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues & thee."

Tybalt