Plot
Development
Development
In Act I, Scene I, we ask the following about Romeo; "Is he in love, or in love with the idea of love?" This helps develop the plot because we come back to it many times. This is an example of this kind of question.
What is Rhetoric?
In Act I, Scene I, Romeo is given advice on how to get over Rosaline. His friend provided him with the idea of finding another woman.
Who is Benvolio?
In Act III, Scene I, Romeo's line 138 is an example of one of the major themes throughout the play. This theme has two sides, many characters view it differently.
What is Fate vs. Free Will?
A word with two or more meanings.
What is a Pun?
In Act I, Scene I, Rosaline ended things between her and Romeo. During this time, Romeo can be characterized as this.
What is Hopeless and Distraught?
In Act I, Scene I, Lord Montague says how he must dedicate himself to the sun. This poetic device helps to advance the plot because it shows the light the came into life.
What is a Symbol?
In Act II, Scene I, someone starts to tease Romeo about Rosaline. This is dramatic irony because we know it is actually Juliet. This person still remains unaware even after teasing him.
Who is Mercutio?
In Act III, Scene I, line 119 stated by Benvolio, he shows us how Romeo was effected by his relationships. This theme ultimately leads to Mercutio's death.
What is the Power of Love?
The lines only heard from the audience.
What is Aside?
In Act I, Scene II, Paris is introduced, and he believes he is the best man for Juliet. Paris also wants to marry her right then and there, allowing him to be characterized as this.
What is Headstrong?
In many scenes in the play, the characters use these to end their thoughts. These help to develop the plot, because most of the time, they indicate the exit of a character.
What is Rhyming Couplets?
In Act III, Scene I, someone has enough authority to banish Romeo from the town of Verona. This was also dramatic irony.
Who is Prince Escalus?
In Act I, Scene V, line 150 as stated by Juliet, we find out that due to this theme from the feud, she is unable to love Romeo.
What is the Dangers of Hate?
A speech given by a single character.
What is a Soliloquy?
In Act I, Scene IV, Lady Cap mentions many things, and Juliet agrees with hesitancy. This allows Juliet to be characterized as this.
What is Obedient?
In Act III, Scene I, lines 120-121 use this poietic device to help progress the plot, because it allows us see what will happen later on in the play.
What is Foreshadowing?
In Act IV, Scene I, we can clearly see that this person is the only thing in the way of Romeo and Juliet. This person is the mentos is the coke of Romeo and Juliet.
Who is Paris?
In Act II, Scene III, lines 66-81 reveal a disagreement between Friar and Romeo. The conversation reveals this theme because due to this, they tend to have different viewpoints on a lot of things.
What is Youth vs. Old Age?
When two words that contradict each other are joined.
(beautiful, tyrant)
What is an Oxymoron?
In Act II, Scene III, Friar is a very helpful person for Romeo. He goes to him in need of assistance, this lets Friar be characterized as this.
What is Wise, Knowledgeable?
In Act IV, Scene I, Paris thinks Juliet is upset due to the loss of her cousin Tybalt. This develops the plot, because we know she is upset about Romeo. This is used many other times as well.
What is Dramatic Irony?
In Act V, Scene III, this character died to the banish of Romeo. However, they really died of a "broken heart."
Who is Lady Montague?
In Act III, Scene V, line 2 reveals this theme. This is because due to the theme, they can not see each other when it is daytime.
What is Identity?
This highlights another character through contrast.
What is a Foil?
In Act III, Scene V, Lord Cap disowns Juliet and starts to pay less attention to her. This is why he can be seen as this characterization.
What is Lenient?