Star-Crossed Lovers
Romeo is in love with this character at the start of the play, but is disappointed to hear that they are choosing abstinence.
Who is Rosaline
This theme is the most prominent motif across the story; the premise for Romeo and Juliet's connection.
What is love?
What is a dagger?
"My only love sprung from my only hate!"
The audience knows that Juliet is still alive, but Romeo does not know and evidently kills himself.
What is dramatic irony?
This setting/scene allows Romeo and Juliet to declare their love for each other.
What is the balcony scene (Act 2, Scene 1)?
This theme serves to cause the main conflict within the narrative.
What is family OR family feud?
Romeo's choice of suicide.
What is poison?
"What's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Who is Juliet?
Gregory, on my word, we'll not carry coals. Gregory: No, for then we should be colliers. Sampson: I mean, an we be in choler, we'll draw.
What is a pun?
A character trait that encompasses Juliet when she says, “Yea, noise? Then I’ll be brief. O happy dagger, this is thy sheath”?
What is eager / happy?
This theme is based on Mercutio's characterization and how he influences Romeo and the play overall.
What is foolishness/folly?
What are stars?
"Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow."
Who is Romeo?
Poor living corpse closed in a dead man's tomb!"
What is an oxymoron?
A character trait that describes Juliet, specifically when she resorts to certain measures such as killing herself to get at peace with Romeo.
What is desperation?
This theme is important in how people translate information to one another; however, it causes more disruption as the play moves forward.
What is communication/miscommunication?
This symbol represents the currency of exchange that corrupts one's morals versus advancing prestigious households.
What is gold?
"Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast."
Who is Friar Lawrence?
"If I may trust the flattering truth of sleep" - Romeo
What is personification?
A character trait that describes Romeo due to the sheer fact that he falls in love so quickly and makes rash decisions.
What is impulsive?
This theme resonates with Romeo's ignorance to his actions and how he pursues love over this prevailing motif.
What is fate?
Sampson and Gregory engage in this symbolic act to cause havoc in the family feud.
What is thumb biting?
"These violent delights have violent ends."
Who is Friar Lawrence?
"Light seems dark and dark light."
What is a paradox?