Romeo and Juliet -Act 1 Scene 2

Why is Peter's invitation took Benvolio and Romeo ironic?

Because they are Montagues and he is a Capulet and Montagues aren't not suppose to come.

Peter cant read so he is worried about his job. How does he solve his problem?

He ask Romeo to read it for him.

Who is Peter and what tasks is he set? What does Peter's illiteracy say of the society in Verona at this time?

He is a servant who's task was to go around to houses to see if they could make it to the party. He cant read so its shows that only the rich people could read.

Why does Romeo want to go to the party?

He wants to go because Rosaline will be there.

How does this scene set about Romeo and Juliets first meeting?

Juliet is at the party

Who wishes to marry Juliet?

Paris wishes to marry Juliet

An event is being planned at the Capulets house - what's event is it ?

The event is a big dinner party

How are young women of Juliet's class constrained (held in check) by their parents? What role does Juliet play? What power does she have?

They dont let them out of the house everything goes through their parents . Juliet plays the role of doing anything her father says or commands her to do. She has no power of her own.

Does Lord Juliet's father approve ? What is the obstacle he puts up?

Yes he is pro Paris but he wanted them to wait 2 years