Act 1 Scene 1
How is Romeo feeling at the beginning of the play, and why is he feeling this way?
What is Paris asking Lord Capulet at the beginning of the scene?
Paris is asking Lord Capulet for permission to marry his daughter, Juliet.
What does Lady Capulet ask Juliet about marriage?
Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about getting married and informs her of Paris's interest in her.
Who is Mercutio, and what is his relationship to Romeo?
Mercutio is Romeo's close friend and kinsman to Prince Escalus.
How does Romeo first react when he sees Juliet at the feast?
Romeo is immediately captivated by Juliet's beauty and forgets about Rosaline.
How does Benvolio try to stop the fight between the Capulets and Montagues?
How does Capulet respond to Paris's request to marry Juliet?
Capulet suggests that Paris should wait two more years since Juliet is only fourteen, but invites Paris to woo her at the feast.
How does Juliet respond to her mother's question about marriage?
Juliet responds that she has not given much thought to marriage but will consider it if it pleases her mother.
What is Romeo's mood as he and his friends go to the Capulet's feast?
Romeo is reluctant and uneasy, feeling a sense of foreboding about the night.
How do Romeo and Juliet first communicate with each other?
Romeo and Juliet communicate through a shared sonnet, speaking in metaphors about pilgrims and saints.
Who is Tybalt, and how does he react to Benvolio's attempt to stop the fight?
What is the purpose of the Capulet's feast, according to the servant?
The purpose of the Capulet's feast is to gather and entertain guests.
What does the Nurse say about Juliet's age and upbringing?
The Nurse reminisces about Juliet's childhood and confirms that Juliet is not yet fourteen years old.
What does Mercutio's Queen Mab speech describe?
Mercutio's Queen Mab speech describes a fairy who influences people's dreams, reflecting Mercutio's playful and imaginative nature.
What does Tybalt want to do when he recognizes Romeo at the feast?
Tybalt wants to confront and fight Romeo for intruding at the Capulet feast.
What punishment does Prince Escalus threaten if the families continue to disturb the peace?
How do Romeo and Benvolio find out about the Capulet's feast?
They find out about the feast when a Capulet servant, who cannot read, asks Romeo to help him read the invitation list.
How does Lady Capulet describe Paris to Juliet?
Lady Capulet describes Paris as a handsome and wealthy man, comparing him to a book that only lacks a cover.
How does Romeo feel about dreams and their significance?
Romeo believes that dreams are meaningful and can foretell the future, contrasting with Mercutio's view that they are insignificant.
How does Lord Capulet react to Tybalt's anger towards Romeo?
Lord Capulet restrains Tybalt, insisting that Romeo is behaving properly and should not be harmed at the feast.
What starts the fight between the Capulet and Montague servants?
Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the Capulet's feast?
Benvolio wants Romeo to go to the feast to compare Rosaline with other beautiful women and help him move on from his infatuation.
What is Juliet's reaction to the idea of meeting Paris at the feast?
Juliet agrees to observe Paris at the feast but does not commit to anything more than giving him a chance.
Why does Romeo decide to go to the Capulet's feast despite his misgivings?
Romeo decides to go to the feast because he wants to see Rosaline, whom he is infatuated with.
What do Romeo and Juliet discover about each other after they have fallen for one another?
Romeo and Juliet discover that they belong to feuding families, realizing that Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet.