Theme
Characters
Plot
Mood
100
What is the major theme in Scene 2?
Note: The scene where Paris and Capulet talk and Romeo and Benvolio run into Peter and plan to crash the dinner.
Individuals & Society
100
Who does Romeo love during these scenes?
Rosaline. If anyone said Juliet, god help them. ~V
In all seriousness, if you did say Juliet, note that at this point Romeo has not yet met Juliet
100
The person shows the most power and control over the nurse.
Who is Juliet
100
What is the mood in Scene 2?
Hopeful and filled with desire, primarily.
200
List the themes of Scene 3.
Individuals & Society, Love, Fate and Loopholes & Puns.
Sam sung at the concert :D
200
Describe Peter in one word.
Illiterate, grateful, devoted, etc. as long as its related to these.
200
How long Paris will have to wait to marry Juliet
Two Years due to her only being 12
200
Give reasons why the mood during the 2nd scene is filled with uncertainty & expectations?
Solely because of Lady Capulet's actions as she's too scared to talk with her daughter and is curious regarding her daughter's opinions.
300
Why has Shakespeare incorporated the theme of Servants?
Because I said so. ~Vishwesh
In all honesty, the purpose is to showcase their troubles at the time, and how they'd be willing to do anything for money just to survive.
300
What is Lady Capulet's view on love?
Love = Material Wealth
300
Why does Peter lament over sending the invitations to everyone
He is illiterate
300
Explain why the mood of control is present in Scene 2 with reference to the text.
Capulet reveals to Paris that he isn't interested in marrying Juliet off at the moment out of concern for his daughter. He also leaves it up to Juliet to choose her mate which has the implicit meaning that this generosity can be taken away as easily as it was given.
400
Why is the theme of Individuals & Society used particularly in Scene 3?
To showcase popular beliefs and norms at the time like how people get married early and how women are considered sexual objects in Verona, Italy.
400
What does Juliet's ability to silence the Nurse signify?
That she's a strong woman and also foreshadows her arguments with her father which are yet to come.
400
Why does Peter invite Romeo and the side character to the Masquerade, and what are his conditions?
1. Because they help him with the invitations
2.Say nae to the Montague way
400
Fill in the blank. Peter acts as a source of _______.
Humour
500
How is the theme of Fate emphasized? I repeat, emphasized...
With foreshadowing.
In the prologue it is said that Romeo and Juliet have fate against them, stating that their love is "death-marked," and they have no control over what happens.
It is again marked by the time Romeo and Peter meet, and etc. later on in the book
500
Why is Lady Capulet shown as an ineffectual mother and who takes her place for Juliet?
she dismissed the nurse and immediately calls her back showcasing her fear of conversing alone with Juliet.
500
What is the crude story that the nurse incorporates Juliet in?
Ugh. I can't even. Not funny lady.
500
Why is Peter introduced, specifically in Scene 2?
To diffuse the tension and lighten up the mood, generated by Scene 1.