Characters
This character is Juliet’s cousin who is quick to anger
Who is Tybalt?
In the modern version, Juliet says: “Oh, Romeo, Romeo, why do you have to be Romeo?” What does she mean by this?
(Why does the boy she loves have to be her enemy / a Montague?)
The city where Romeo and Juliet takes place.
(What is Verona?)
"But wait, what’s that light in the window over there?"
Who is Romeo?
Romeo kills Tybalt
What is Romeo is banished from Verona?
Romeo’s close friend who is known for his wit and humor.
Who is Mercutio?
The Prologue says: “Two households, both alike in dignity…” What does this line mean in modern English?
(Two families of equal status or nobility.)
The event where Romeo first sees Juliet.
(What is the Capulet party?)
"I curse both your families!"
Who is Mercutio?
Juliet drinks the potion that makes her look dead
What is her family thinks she’s dead and buries her?
This person’s authority in the church gives him unusual power to influence the fates of Romeo and Juliet.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Juliet says: “My only love sprung from my only hate!” What does this reveal about her situation?
(She has fallen in love with someone she’s supposed to hate — Romeo, a Montague.)
This poetic form, used in the Prologue and Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting, depicts the play’s structure and romantic tone.
What is a sonnet?
"These sudden joys have sudden endings."
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Juliet's parents arrange her marriage to Paris
What is Juliet goes to Friar Lawrence for help and agrees to the potion plan?
This character, though not a Montague or Capulet, is deeply affected by their feud and becomes a casualty of their violence in Act 3.
Who is Mercutio?
Romeo says: “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.” What kind of figurative language is used here?
(What is a metaphor?)
This act contains the turning point of the play, where personal conflict becomes deadly, shifting the tone from romantic to tragic.
What is Act 3?
Oh, this is your sheath, dagger. Rust inside my body and let me die."
Who is Juliet?
Friar John doesn’t deliver the message to Romeo
What is Romeo thinks Juliet is really dead?
This character serves as a foil to Romeo, highlighting Romeo’s impulsive and emotional nature through his own logical and steady demeanor.
Who is Benvolio?
In modern English, Mercutio says: “A plague on both your houses!” What is he doing when he says this and what does it mean?
(He’s dying and cursing both the Montagues and Capulets for causing the violence.)
The tragic ending occurs because of this misunderstanding.
(What is Romeo not knowing Juliet is alive?)
"Honest apothecary! Your drugs work fast. (He dies.)"
Who is Romeo?
Romeo hears Juliet is dead
What is he buys poison and kills himself beside her?