Plot Points
Where does Romeo go after the party?
To Juliet’s balcony / Capulet orchard
Who worries Romeo may be killed if he is discovered?
Juliet
'O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?' — Who says this?
Juliet
What theme dominates Act 2?
Love
Why does Romeo stay behind?
He loves Juliet
What famous scene happens in Act 2?
The Balcony Scene
Who teases Romeo about love at the beginning of Act 2?
Mercutio
What does Juliet mean by 'Deny thy father and refuse thy name'?
Reject your family name
What theme is shown by their quick marriage decision?
Impulsiveness
Why does Juliet worry in the balcony scene?
Romeo is a Montague/could be killed
Who agrees to secretly marry Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence
Who carries messages between Romeo and Juliet?
The Nurse
'Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.' — Who says this?
Friar Laurence
What theme is shown through secrecy?
Love vs. family loyalty
Why does Romeo go to Friar?
To marry Juliet
How do Romeo and Juliet plan to communicate about the wedding?
Through the Nurse
Why does Friar Laurence hesitate at first?
Romeo was just in love with Rosaline
What does Romeo compare Juliet to in the balcony scene?
The sun
How does Act 2 build dramatic irony?
Audience knows about secret marriage
Why does the Nurse delay the message?
To tease Juliet
What happens at the end of Act 2?
Romeo and Juliet get secretly married
What is Friar Laurence hoping the marriage will do?
End the feud between the families
'Parting is such sweet sorrow' shows what about their love?
It is deep but painful
What warning does Friar give about rushing?
It leads to consequences
What future conflict is created by the secret marriage?
Danger if discovered