Character
Identification
Identification
This is the family that Sampson and Gregory work as Servants for
Who are the Capulets
This is the literary genre that Romeo and Juliet belongs to
What is drama?
This part of the text occurs at the beginning of every Act and lends insight into what will take place in the act.
What is a chorus?
Given his behavior, this indirect character trait best fits Benvolio
What is peaceful?
Romeo pining after two woman in less than twenty-four hours is evidence for this theme.
What is passion or love?
This is the individual in charge of restoring order in Verona
Who is Prince Escalus?
When the chorus gives hints of later actions by saying " From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life;" is an example of what device
What is Forshadowing?
Sampson deferring to Gregory and asks if biting his thumb at the Montague Servant will get them in trouble is an example of this.
What is an aside?
Given his behavior, this indirect character trait best fits Tybalt.
What is aggressive?
The servants of each household being willing to risk their lives for the families they serve is evidence for this theme.
What is loyalty?
This is the individual seeking Juliet's hand in marriage as the play opens
Who is Count Paris
The ancient feud between the Capulet and Montague families is an example of this literary device.
What is man v. man conflict?
Act II Scene III opens with Friar Lawrence alone in his cell discussing the duality of the way that herbs can both help and harm us is an example of this device.
What is a soliloquy?
Given her behavior, this indirect character trait best fits Lady Capulet.
What is selfish?
Friar Lawrence being a priest but being willing to take part in activities that usually a man of the cloth would not is an example of this theme
What is perception v. reality or deception.
This person is Juliet's confidant.
Who is the Nurse?
When they are unable to find Romeo and assume he is hiding because Rosaline has rejected him again, but he is now is love with Juliet is an example of this device.
What is situational irony?
The pleasant and collaborative nature of Benvolio juxtaposed with he rambunctious nature of Tybalt is what qualifies them as this.
What are are character foils
Given her behavior, this indirect character trait best fits The Nurse.
What is supportive?
The Nurse recalls the life and legacy of her daughter and husband is an example of this theme.
What is nostalgia or fond memories?
This person is Romeo's spiritual advisor.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
The moment where the audience is aware that the illiterate servant from the Capulet house is asking a Montague for help, but the the character is unaware is an example of this literary device.
What is dramatic irony?
What is a hamartia?
Given his behavior, this indirect character trait best fits Friar Lawrence
What is deceptive?
Lady Capulet only being interested in Count Paris for Juliet because is he both rich and handsome is evidence of this theme.
What is vanity?