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Shakespeare and The Globe Theater
100
In act 3, scene 1, who said, "Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries you have done me. Now turn and draw!"?
Who is Tybalt.
100
What does the term "motif" mean?
What is "the repetition of a symbol that contributes to a theme in a work of literature.
100
What event does Benvolio’s lines from the opening of Act III, Scene I hint at, or foreshadow? "And, if we meet, we shall not ‘scape a brawl, For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring"
What is the fight scene where both Mercutio and Tybalt die.
100
In the beginning of act 5, scene 1 when Romeo goes into the tomb, he comments on beautiful and alive Juliet looks in death. Why is this ironic?
What is he doesn't know that actually she looks so beautiful and alive because she is in fact still alive.
100
True or false: During Shakespeare's time, the most expensive seats were further away from the stage.
What is True. It is the exact opposite of today. Remember, this was because it was muddy, and the poor people, the "groundlings" were rowdy and threw things. They wanted to be away from that.
200
At the end of the play, who said, "O, I am slain! If thou be merciful, open the tomb, lay me with Juliet."?
Who is Paris.
200
In Juliet’s monologue, she mentions two Greek gods who would have been well-known to Shakespeare’s audience. She says , “Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds, Towards Phoebus’s lodging! Such a wagoner as Phaeton would whip you to the west.”
What is Allusion
200
Who's fatal flaw, or hamartia, is their unyielding dedication and loyalty to Romeo? (Remember, think of the main characters in the play)
Who is Juliet-- Mercutio is also loyal to Romeo but he is 1. not a tragic hero in the play and 2. I would argue that his flaw is that he is too proud. He fights Tybalt because he hates him and won't stand for him insulting both him (Mercutio himself) nor the Montagues with whom he associates or hangs out with.
200
Who doesn't deliver the letter to Romeo about the plan that Friar Laurence and Juliet made? WHY?
What is Friar John doesn't deliver the letter to Romeo because he was detained for possibly being infected with the plague.
200
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet? FULL NAME.
Who is William Shakespeare
300
Who says, "This, by his voice, should be a Montague. Fetch me my rapier, boy," in act 1, scene 5 when he sees Romeo at the party?
Who is Tybalt
300
Romeo's hamartia, or fatal flaw, is that he is impetuous. In other words, he is impulsive and doesn't think before he acts. Give 2 examples of when he acts impulsively and makes a decision without thinking about the consequences thoroughly.
What is 1. When he decides to go to the Capulet party 2. when he decides to marry Juliet, 3. When he acts out of anger and kills Tybalt, 4. When, instead of going straight to the Prince about his actions, he goes into hiding, 5. when he tries to kill himself in Friar Laurence's cell when he learns how upset Juliet is and that he has been Banished, 6. when he goes to the apothecary for poison and decides to kill himself after Balthazar tells him Juliet is dead.
300
How many days pass over the course of the play?
What is 5 days: Sunday-Thursday
300
The prologue of the play is written in sonnet form. We discussed sonnets on the first day when we analyzed the sonnet which is on pink paper in your binders. How many lines does a sonnet have and what is the rhyme scheme it follows?
What is 14 lines and the rhyme scheme is abab, cdcd, efef, gg.
300
What was the name of the theater where Shakespeare's plays were originally performed?
What is The Globe.
400
When the two families are mourning over their lost kinsmen (Mercutio and Tybalt), who "I have an interest in your hate's proceeding, my blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding"?
Who is the Prince. He is saying that his own family member, Mercutio, is now dead as a result of their feud.
400
In the stage direction Sampson: (Aside to Gregory) is the law on our side if I say “ay,” aside means that Sampson is talking to who?
What is Sampson is talking to Gregory while other characters are on stage.
400
Who says, "A plague on both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me."
Who is Mercutio. This is in act 3, scene 1 when he is dying.
400
What is a foil character? List one example pair of Foils from Romeo and Juliet.
What is a pair of characters who traits contrast one another. Examples: Romeo and Paris, Romeo and Mercutio, Benvolio and Tybalt, Nurse and Lady Capulet.
400
What was the name of Shakespeare's theater company BEFORE they renamed themselves, "the King's Men" in honor of King James?
What is The Lord Chamberlain's Men
500
Who tells Romeo that, "Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes," when he wants to marry Juliet just hours after having been in love with Rosaline?
Who is Friar Laurence.
500
Romeo’s lines, “But Romeo may not. He is banishèd/ Flies may do this, but I from this must fly./ They are free men, but I am banishèd” uses which figurative devices? a. Pun- double meanings of the same word b. Repetition- repeating the same word multiple times c. Third person references- saying one’s name instead of “I” d. Personification- giving an animal or object human abilities or traits
What is a,b, c, and d.
500
Which statement best describes the theme, or message about life and human nature (people), conveyed by the events in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? a. Hatred and violence can rob people of what they hold dearest. b. Young love is the strongest form of love because it is pure and innocent. c. Love is fleeting and must be pursued at all costs.
What is a. Hatred and violence can rob people of what they hold dearest. Both Romeo and Juliet were the only child in their families. Their lives were lost all because of a family feud that prevented them from being together peacefully.
500
Name all 6 people that die in the play.
Who are: Mercutio, Tybalt, Paris, Romeo, Juliet, and Lady Montague.
500
Which 2 people was Mercutio related to in the play? (direct family, not which side of the feud was he on).
Who is the Prince and Paris