Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy
The adversary or hostile force opposing the protagonist.
Antagonist
What are the names of the families in conflict?
Calpulet and Montague
Who wanted to marry Juliet?
Count Paris
Who informs Juliet about one of the characters interest in marrying her?
Her mother / Lady Capulet
Who did Romeo meet at the Capulet’s feast that made him forget about his first mentioned love?
Juliet
A speech given by a character alone.
Soliloquy
Where does the story take place?
Verona
How old was Juliet when the Count asked his father about marrying her?
Almost 14 years old
Romeo goes to the feast held by the Capulets accompanied by:
Benvolio and Mercutio
What happened between Romeo and Juliet at the Capulet’s feast?
They kissed
A humorous scene or speech meant to relieve tension.
Comic relief
How many civil brawls between the two families had happened before the Prince threatened to punish whoever participated with in another one with death?
Three
What made Romeo almost change his mind about going to the feast at the Capulets house?
He had a bad dream about his fate
Who discovered Romeo at the feast?
Tybalt
When the audience knows more than the characters.
Dramatic irony
In scene 1, Romeo talks about his love for…
Rosaline
Who reveals each other’s identities to Romeo and Juliet?
Juliet’s nurse
A character whose personality and attitude contrast sharply with those of another character.
Foil
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo to forget about his impossible love?
He will forget about her by looking at other women: “Examine other beauties”
Why do Benvolio and Romeo decide to go to the feast held by the Capulets?
Romeo wants to see Rosaline and Benvolio wants Romeo to see other women to forget about Rosaline
What is the name of the fairy creature Mercutio is convinced had visited Romeo to alter his dreams?
Queen Mab
What was Lord Capulet’s reaction to having Romeo in the feast?
He told Tybalt not to interfere