Prologue
What are the names of the two feuding families?
The Montagues and the Capulets
Who is the ruler of Verona?
Prince Escalus
On what occasion is Paris to meet and woo Juliet?
Capulet Feast
Where does Romeo go at the beginning of the scene?
Juliet's balcony
"O teach me how I should forget to think"
Romeo
What does the prologue tell us Romeo and Juliet finally do?
Commit suicide
Name the two cousins (and nephews) in the play. Which is peaceful and which is aggressive?
Tybalt (Juliet's cousin) and Benvolio (Romeo's cousin). Tybalt is aggressive and Benvolio is peaceful.
How do the Nurse and Lady Capulet feel about Paris/marriage?
They think he is a suitable option for Juliet and want her to get married.
What does Romeo say is the difference between his romances with Rosaline and with Juliet?
Juliet loves him back, Rosaline did not
"O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon"
Juliet
What kind of lovers are Romeo and Juliet? Describe this type of love.
Star-crossed
According to Prince Escalus, how many previous street fights have the feuding families had? If he catches another fight, what will the punishment be?
3. "You'll pay for it with your lives."
Tybalt is very angry that Romeo is at the party and wants to kill him. Capulet tells Tybalt to calm down and expresses that Romeo is: 1) a gentleman 2) has done nothing wrong 3) is just a boy
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes that their marriage will end the feud between the families
"Here upon thy cheek the stain doth sit of an old tear that is not washed off yet"
Friar Lawrence
In what ancient city is Romeo and Juliet set?
Verona, Italy
What is happening with Romeo at the beginning of Act I? How do we know this? (Behavior-wise)
Romeo is heartbroken over Rosaline. He wants "artificial night," meaning he locks himself in his room during the day and wants to be in the dark.
Describe Romeo and Juliet's interaction at the Capulet feast. How do they react when they find out they are from enemy families?
They meet and instantly feel love at first sight. They do NOT know they are from enemy families at first. When they find out, they are both very conflicted. Juliet thinks it is cruel that the one boy she might want to marry turns out to be her enemy. Romeo is similarly upset.
What advice does Friar Lawrence give Romeo about rushing into marriage?
Love in moderation is the key to a long-lasting love
"If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"
Prince Escalus
How are the Montagues and Capulets alike?
In dignity
Does Capulet seem to want to honor Paris's request? What does Capulet tell Paris?
Partially. Capulet thinks Juliet is too young, but he does like Paris. Capulet tells Paris that he has permission to marry Juliet IF Paris can win her over.
Explain IN DETAIL how Romeo ends up at the Capulet party (how did he know about it, why does he go, how can he get in to a Capulet party, etc.)
Describe the plan for Romeo and Juliet getting married.
Juliet will send the Nurse to get word from Romeo. Juliet will meet Romeo at Friar Lawrence's cell. She will tell her family that she is going to do confession. The Nurse will secure a rope ladder for Romeo to use later that night.
"What? Drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate all you Montagues"
Tybalt