Act 2 Scene 1&2
Is Benvolio related to Romeo?
Yes, he is related to Romeo. They are first cousins.
Where does Scene 3 start?
It starts at the Friar Lawrence Church.
What is the day and time when Scene 4 starts?
It is Monday morning.
Why is Juliet so anxious?
Why is the balcony scene important in this act?
The balcony scene deepens Romeo and Juliet's relationship.
Why does Juliet want Romeo to chane his name?
Because he is a Montague, which is her family's biggest enemy.
Why does Friar Lawrence want to help Romeo?
To see if this marriage could fix the feud between the two families.
Why does the nurse call Mercutio a "Dirty Scoundrel"?
Because Mercutio has been openly mocking and making fun of her in the street.
Why does the nurse make Juliet wait before giving her the news directly?
The nurse makes a delay by using her tiredness as an excuse, to be the center of attention and make Juliet wait a little more for the good news.
Who are the characters that are involved at the end of the scene?
The characters are Romeo, Juliet and Friar Lawrence.
Why does Romeo have to leave Juliet so soon?
Because Juliet hears someone calling her name.
What does Romeo want Friar Lawrence to do for him?
Why does the nurse come and see Romeo?
The nurse brings Romeo the message from Juliet, confirming her love and agreeing to marry him.
What time length did the Nurse say she would be back by?
The nurse said she would be back by 1 hour and 30 mins.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry both of them?
Friar Lawrence agrees to marry them both because he believes that if he does this, potentially the marriage could end the generational feud between the two families.
What does the word fickle mean?
The word fickle means unreliable.
What does Romeo tell Friar Lawrence that makes him really mad?
Why does Romeo tell Juliet to go to confession?
What does Juliet's anxiousness tell us about her character?
It shows that Juliet is very impulsive and emotional. Looks like she is more worried and concerned with her love for Romeo than with any consequences that might come after her.
What is the main purpose of Romeo and Juliet meeting at the Friar's cell?
The main purpose was for them to get secretly married.
What time does Juliet have to send the messenger to Romeo?
She has to send the messenger to Romeo by nine o'clock.
What is Friar Lawrence doing so early in the morning?
He is picking toxic herbs and medical plants.
What favor does Romeo ask the nurse to arrange before the wedding night?
Romeo asks the nurse to arrange a ladder leading up to Juliet's window so he can get to her room that night.
How does the nurse describe Romeo?
The nurse describes Romeo as handsome and virtuous, but also as not particularly courteous or genuinely kind.
What does Friar Lawrence warn Romeo about love?
Friar Lawrence warns Romeo to 'love moderately', as if he does, he would love longer.