The Basics
What type of play is Romeo and Juliet? (genre)
Tragedy
How does Romeo feel at the beginning of the play? Extra points if you can tell me why
Depressed- because the woman he loves does not love him back
How does the play begin?
Capulet and Montague servants quarrel over petty insults in the streets of Verona.
Who wants to fight Romeo?
Extra points if you can explain why
Tybalt- because he saw him at the Capulet party and knew he was not supposed to be here.
What does the Prince represent?
Law and order
Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
Who is Romeo’s cousin?
What does Romeo do when he notices Juliet at the Capulet party?
He immediately falls in love with her, forgetting Rosaline, the woman he was just crying over.
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
Romeo is technically now related to Tybalt after marrying Juliet.
Who is Friar John?
The one who Friar Laurence sent to give Romeo the message about Juliet still being alive
In literature, what is a foil character?
A character that highlights another character’s traits through contrast
Who is Juliet's cousin?
Tybalt
Why can't Romeo and Juliet be wed on their own?
Their families are enemies.
Who ends up fighting Tybalt? Explain what the motive is
Mercutio- because Romeo refuses to fight him
Who is "Queen Mab"? What was the point of Mercutio bringing this up?
A tiny fairy who visits people while they sleep. She "delivers" dreams based on people's desires. To discredit and distract Romeo’s worries and concerns about going to the party
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows more than the characters
Who is Paris?
The man the Capulet's want Juliet to marry. He is also interested in Juliet and asks for her hand in marriage.
Why does Friar Laurence agree to help Romeo and Juliet get married?
He believes their wedding will help mend the feuding families.
Who kills Mercutio? Explain why/how
Tybalt- because Romeo accidentally gets in between the both of them.
Who does Romeo buy the illegal poison from?
The apothecary
What is a flaw?
A character trait that leads to some sort of downfall
Who is the Nurse?
Affectionate and maternal toward Juliet. More like a mother than her actual mother.
What does Friar Laurence decide to do at the end of the play?
Come clean about the truth and tell both families and the Prince what actually happened with Romeo and Juliet.
Who kills Tybalt? Explain why
Romeo- to get back at him for killing Mercutio
What is the turning point of the play?
When Romeo kills Tybalt- causes a full on war and leaves Juliet conflicted about where her loyalty lies.