Characters and Conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Part 3 (Assignment #1, Assignment #2, and Quiz)

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Highlight details that help you understand Romeo's character. Benvolio: This wind you talk of blows us from ourselves; Supper is done, and we shall come too late. Romeo: I fear too early; for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels, and expire the term Of a despised life clos'd in my breast By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he, that hath the steerage of my course, Direct my sail! What can be concluded about Romeo from this dialogue? Check all that apply.

A, D, E

Tybalt: This, by his voice, should be a Montague. Fetch me my rapier, boy. What! dares the slave Come hither, cover'd with an antick face, To fleer and scorn at our solemnity? Now, by the stock and honour of my kin, To strike him dead I hold it not a sin. How does Tybalt's relationship with Romeo affect his reaction to Romeo being at the party?

A. He thinks Romeo is there to insult his family because of the ongoing feud.

Read the dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio found in Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;Being but heavy, I will bear the light. Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance. Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoesWith nimble soles; I have a soul of leadSo stakes me to the ground I cannot move. Based on these lines, which statement is true?

A. Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat.

Read these lines spoken by Nurse and Lady Capulet in Act I, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet wants to talk to Juliet and asks the nurse, who has raised Juliet, to confirm how old she is now. The nurse says that Juliet will soon be fourteen. Nurse: Faith, I can tell her age unto an hour. Lady Capulet: She's not fourteen. Nurse: I'll lay fourteen of my teeth—And yet to my teen be it spoken I have but four—She is not fourteen. How long is it nowto Lammas-tide? Lady Capulet: A fortnight and odd days. Nurse: Even or odd, of all days in the year,come Lammas-eve at night shall she be fourteen. These lines allow the reader to see Nurse's________.

A. Sense of humor

Shakespeare most often used sonnets to express which emotion between characters?

A. love

Juliet: How now! who calls? Nurse: Your mother. Juliet: Madam, I am here. What is your will? . . . . Lady Capulet: Speak briefly, can you like of Paris' love? Juliet: I'll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly. Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about Juliet?

B. She is an obedient girl who will do whatever her parents say.

Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so? Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe;A villain that is hither come in spite,To scorn at our solemnity this night. Capulet: Young Romeo, is it? Tybalt: 'Tis he, that villain Romeo. Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone:He bears him like a portly gentleman Which best describes the relationship between Tybalt and Capulet?

B. Tybalt is Capulet's nephew. His short-tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.

Juliet: How now! who calls? Nurse: Your mother. Juliet: Madam, I am here. What is your will? . . . . Lady Capulet: Speak briefly, can you like of Paris' love? Juliet: I'll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly. Which lines show that Juliet is obedient? Check all that apply.

C, E, F

Based on Romeo's reason for being at the party and Tybalt's response to seeing Romeo, how is Tybalt a foil for Romeo?

C. Tybalt is focused on hate, but Romeo is focused on love.

Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so? Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe;A villain that is hither come in spite,To scorn at our solemnity this night. Capulet: Young Romeo, is it? Tybalt: 'Tis he, that villain Romeo. Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone: Based on these lines, which statement is true?

C. Tybalt is ready to fight, and Lord Capulet is less impulsive.

[Capulet:] It is my will; the which if thou respect, Show a fair presence and put off these frowns, An ill-beseeming semblance for a feast. Tybalt: It fits, when such a villain is a guest: I'll not endure him. Capulet: He shall be endur'd: What! goodman boy; I say, he shall, go to; Am I the master here, or you? go to. Which line from the text shows that Capulet believes Tybalt should respect him because he is Tybalt's uncle?

D. "Am I the master here, or you? go to"

Read this dialogue spoken by Lord Capulet in Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. You are welcome, gentlemen! Come, musicians, play.A hall! a hall! give room, and foot it, girls. [Music plays, and they dance.]More light, ye knaves! and turn the tables up,And quench the fire, the room has grown too hot Based on these lines, which conclusion can be drawn about Lord Capulet?

D. He is a considerate and generous host.

Which of Juliet's lines best shows her respect for her mother?

D. I'll look to like, if looking liking move;

Compare Romeo and Mercutio in these lines from Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;Being but heavy, I will bear the light. Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance. Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoesWith nimble soles; I have a soul of lead. Which statement about this dialogue is true?

D. Mercutio provides a character foil for Romeo.

Which pair of characters have a relationship based on caregiving?

D. Nurse and Capulet

A poem with fourteen lines and a mixed rhyme scheme is a__________.

D. sonnet