Romeo and Juliet
What does Mercutio mean (metaphorically) by "Alas, poor Romeo, he is already dead"?
He has been shot with Cupid's arrow and is in love
What makes Juliet, her mother, and her father all upset at once?
Juliet's refusal to marry Paris
What would Juliet rather do than marry Paris?
Kill herself
Why is Juliet upset/worried at the beginning Act 2: Scene 5?
She has been waiting for over three hours for the nurse to return with Romeo's answer and she still hasn't come
What reason does Friar Laurence say the family has for being happy after Juliet has died?
She is in a better place (Heaven)
Who does Juliet decide to support in Act 3: Scene 2 (Romeo or Tybalt)?
She supports her husband; she would rather die than live without Romeo
What does the nurse do that irritates Juliet even more in Act 2: Scene 5?
She teases, rambles, and stalls
What does the nurse think of Paris in Act 1 and what famous quote shows this?
She thinks that he's perfect; "He's a man of wax"
Why does Juliet say she should have been more standoffish/playing hard to get?
She wants Romeo's respect and she doesn't want Romeo to think she's easy
What's Juliet's back-up plan if the potion doesn't work?
She will kill herself
Describe the nurse's personality and her relation with Juliet?
She's bawdy and talks a lot; She loves Juliet and is her main maternal figure
Tybalt's famous revenge quote is an example of what technique?
Slant rhyme (Shall and Gall)
What does Juliet now feel is her final way out if all else fails?
Suicide
When does Act 1 take place?
Sunday
What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?
That Juliet is dead
What is Friar Laurence worried about when he sees Romeo in Act 2: Scene 3?
That he didn't sleep since it was very early in the morning
What are the two problems/line of actions of Romeo and Juliet being in love in Act 1?
The Capulets and Montagues hate each other and Paris wants to marry Juliet
What is the plan for Monday?
Juliet will send a messenger for Romeo at 9 AM
What were the two things the Nurse said for Romeo not to do to Juliet?
Cheat on her and lead her on into a "Fool's Paradise"
What punishment did the prince set if the two families fought again?
Death
Who does Capulet say has married his daughter?
Death
What is Romeo's mood at the beginning of the play?
Distant;Melancholy;Lovesick
Romeo makes two statements of foreshadowing in Act 3: Scene 1 that indicate that fate is controlling his life as well as the dark days ahead. What were these two statements?
"Either thou [Tybalt] or I [Romeo] must go with him [Mercutio]." & "O, I am fortune's fool!"
What does Juliet respond when asked about marriage at the beginning of the play?
"It is an honor that I dream not of"
hat metaphor does Romeo give for gold? What does he mean?
"There is thy gold, worse poison to men's souls" (Gold is deadlier than poison); Greed, corruption
What are examples of literary allusions from Mercutio's lengthy bullying of what he believes to be lovesickness for Rosaline in Act 2?
Cleopatra/Caesar/Mark Antony; Helen of Troy / Paris
As Romeo climbs down the cord ladder, Juliet thinks he looks different. How does she describe him?
"dead in a tomb"/"pale"
How old is Juliet during the play?
13
What is an Apothecary?
A Pharmacist
What is ironic about Juliet kissing Romeo at the party?
A few hours ago she didn't want anything to do with marriage and now she just kissed someone she just met
What will be built to symbolize the end of the feud between the two families?
A golden statue for both Romeo and Juliet
What arrived at Romeo's house according to Benvolio and Mercutio? Did Romeo know about it and why or why not?
A letter, from Tybalt - requesting a duel with Romeo; No, Romeo would not know about it because he has not been home
What is Romeo's servant going to bring to the nurse that afternoon and why?
A rope ladder so after they get married Romeo can go up to Juliet's room and they consummate
How much time has elapsed from the beginning of the play to Act 2: Scene 3?
About a day (From Sunday Morning to Monday Morning)
What scene is the last time Romeo and Juliet see each other?
Act 3: Scene 5
Whom does Romeo seek in Mantua after Balthazar told him Juliet is dead?
An Apothecary
How do Romeo and Benvolio learn about the party?
An illiterate servant asks them to read the guest list for her?
At the beginning of Act 3, Mercutio and Benvolio are discussing the "mad blood stirring." What are they accusing each other of?
Anger; fighting if provoked
Explain step by step the unusual plan Friar Laurence devises to help Juliet escape.
Apologize to her parents & agree to marry Paris, tell Nurse she wants to be alone wedding night in your room, drink the potion which gets you into deep sleep so they think you're dead, they will have your funeral and you will be placed in the Capulet tomb, 42 hours later she will wake up to Romeo and Friar, & finally Romeo and Juliet will escape to Mantua
Describe specifically how Mercutio is stabbed.
Around Romeo and under his arm
What is a page?
Attendant to a knight (Servant)
What does Romeo say the worst punishment for him would be (Death or Banishment)?
Banishment
What punishment did Prince Escalus give Romeo for killing Tybalt?
Banishment from Verona for life
How do Benvolio and Tybalt react to the fighting?
Benvolio tries to break it up while Tybalt encourages it
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?
By his voice
Who renews the fighting between the families?
Capulet Servants
What does the Prince mean when he says, "all are punished" and explain who has been affected.
Everyone has been affected because there have been two deaths from each family; Montague: Romeo and Lady Montague, Capulet: Tybalt and Juliet, & Princes/Royal: Mercutio and Paris
Before Romeo dies, what is he certain to "say" to Tybalt?
Forgive me; your killer will die (Himself)
Does Mercutio believe in free will or fate?
Free will
What are Friar Laurence's words of advice to Romeo? List them step by step.
Go be comfort Juliet (have honeymoon and consummate), leave before the guards set, & the Friar will announce marriage in time so he can return to Verona
What killed Lady Montague?
Grief of Romeo's Banishment
Why does the friar still agree to marry Romeo and Juliet even though he is unsure if it is true love?
He believes it will stop the fighting between the two families
What omen worries the Friar as he enters the Capulet tomb and is he right to be worried?
He finds blood outside; Yes, there are more deaths to come (Juliet and Lady Montague)
Where does Romeo go in Act 2: Scene 1 and why?
He goes to Capulet's Orchard in hopes of seeing Juliet
What happens to Friar John on his way to Mantua?
He had to quarantine due to possible exposure to the plague
Why don't his friends take him seriously?
He is an entertainer and usually jokes around
Who is Escalus and what is his power over the two families?
He is the prince of Verona and he rules over them and all citizens
Why does Romeo decide to go to the party?
He knows Rosaline will be there
How does Mercutio initially react to his wound and how does he describe it?
He pretends it is nothing; "A scratch, a scratch"
How does Juliet first realize that Romeo is eavesdropping?
He responds to her thoughts
How does Capulet respond to Tybalt recognizing Romeo at the party?
He says to leave him be since he doesn't want a fight at his party and he's heard that Romeo is a good kid
How is Capulet a good party host?
He wants everyone drinking, dancing, and having a good time
What is it about this specific apothecary that enables Romeo and he to do business despite Mantua's law?
He's poor and he needs the money
Who did Juliet kill?
Herself
What does Romeo mean when he says, "Then I defy you, stars!"
I challenge you fate!
What is Tybalt's famous revenge quote that he says at the party?
I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall, Now seeming sweet, convert to bitter gall.
What finally ends her life?
Impaling herself with Romeo's dagger
Where and when does the wedding take place in Act 2: Scene 6?
In Friar Lawrence's cell on Monday Afternoon
List 4 things Juliet fears might happen if she drinks the potion.
It doesn't work, it's poison and she'll die, she wakes up alone in the tomb/suffocates, & she goes crazy
What has happened to Romeo's love for Rosaline?
It has died and been replaced with love for Juliet
How will Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio not get noticed at the party?
It is a masquerade party so they will wear masks
In what way is Romeo and Juliet's love like lightning?
It was fast;sudden;dangerous
What is the general mood of the household in Act 4: Scene 4 and why?
Joyful because it's Juliet's wedding day
What death does Montague reveal (The only one that wasn't described in depth)?
Lady Montague's
After Juliet awakens, what does the Friar suggest she do?
Leave the tomb and run away to a nunnery
What are the two motifs in "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"?
Light/Dark and Birds
For whom does Romeo have a letter and why?
Lord Montague; To explain his plan and the truth
What is Romeo's first reaction at seeing Juliet and vice versa?
Love at first sight
What is the connection between lovers and schoolboys?
Lovers want to be together & students don't want to study (opposites)
What THREE significant things happen Act 3: Scene 1?
Mercutio dies, Tybalt dies, and Romeo runs away to Friar Lawrence's cell
What does Romeo mean by "he jests at scars who never felt a wound"?
Mercutio has never been in love and hurt by it
What are some things that affected the princes decision of Romeo's punishment?
Mercutio was related to the Prince & Tybalt would have been executed anyways because he killed Mercutio; Romeo "did what the law would do"
Name the six people that died in "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" in the order from which was stated in the story.
Mercutio, Tybalt, Paris, Romeo, Juliet, and Lady Montague
What metaphor does Romeo give for the tomb of death and when he says, "I'll cram thee with more food" what is he saying about himself?
Mouth and hateful stomach "Detestable maw"; Romeo is feeding the tomb himself by killing himself in it
Because Juliet is so happy now, what does Capulet do to the wedding date?
Moves it to Wednesday (Tomorrow)
How are the Prince, Capulets, Montagues, and the Watchmen summoned to the tomb?
Paris's page
Explain the figurative language used by Capulet "Death lies on her like an untimely frost / Upon the sweetest flower of all the field".
Personification and simile; Death is frost on Juliet, the flower, and it is out of season [too early]
How does Juliet try to die first and why doesn't it work?
Poison from Romeo's vial but it was empty
What does Lady Capulet want to do to Romeo after he murdered Tybalt?
Poison him
How does Romeo die and what is ironic about the timing of his death?
Poison; Juliet wakes up right after he kills himself
How is Juliet acting towards her father in Act 4: Scene 2 and why?
Respectful, humble, obedient, apologetic; she is implementing the plan
How does Friar John's failure to deliver the letter to Romeo dangerously complicate Friar Laurence's plan for the lovers' escape?
Romeo does not know the details of the plan
Why is it so important that the bird who is singing be a particular kind so much so that Romeo and Juliet argue about it?
Romeo has to leave at dawn; larks sing at dawn & nightingales sing at night
What causes Mercutio to have a Monologue about Queen Mab?
Romeo says he had a bad dream/nightmare
Who is Tybalt looking for in Act 3 and why?
Romeo so he can duel him
What is the correct meaning of "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Romeo, Romeo, why are you a Montague? (Why must the person I love be a Montague?)
Who do Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo is in love with?
Rosaline
How does Juliet respond to the nurse after her advice?
Sends her away - trust broken; Curses her soul
How does the nurse feel about Mercutio's teasing of her and explain?
She felt angry and offended because he was rude and cruel! "Scurvy Knave...I'm none of your flirt-gills". Her ego was also inflated since Juliet trusted her for retrieving and delivering Romeo's message for Juliet.
Why does Juliet tell Romeo not to swear by the moon?
The moon is inconsistent and changes
What other two pieces of evidence are presented to clear the Friar from suspicion?
The nurse (a witness) and Romeo's letter to his father (Lord Montague)
Who is Queen Mab?
The queen of the fairies who brings dreams and nightmares of all kinds
What is Friar Lawrence's monologue at the end of the story about?
The truth and how he was willing to die for his mistakes/sins
Why is Romeo envious of the flies in Verona in Act 3: Scene 3?
They are free to be near Juliet
What does Friar Laurence say is paradoxical about flowers and herbs?
They can cause both healing and harm; poison and medicine and people can be both good and evil
What happens between Romeo and Juliet at the party?
They kiss
What do Romeo and Juliet learn about each other after kissing and how do they feel?
They learn that their families are mortal enemies and they feel doomed?
What does Benvolio tell Romeo to change his mood?
To "Examine other beauties"
What is the warning the friar gives Romeo?
To "Love moderately" (Slow down)
What does Paris tell Friar Laurence the reason for the haste of the marriage is?
To "stop her tears" or console her
Why does Paris think Romeo has come to the tomb?
To desecrate/disrespect the bodies
What is the nurse's advice to Juliet in Act 3: Scene 5?
To marry Paris
What is the message Romeo gives the nurse for Juliet in Act 2: Scene 4?
To meet at Friar Laurence's cell on Monday afternoon (Later in the day)
Why does Paris come to the churchyard?
To pay his respects to Juliet
Why is it necessary for Act 1: Scene 1 to take place in a public square?
To show it disrupts the peace of Verona
What is the purpose of Benvolio's lengthy speech in Act 3: Scene 1?
To tell Prince Escalus what happened - accurate account; he left out that Mercutio antagonized Tybalt
What are Capulet's three stipulations for Juliet getting married that he says to Paris?
To wait 2 years, Juliet has to agree, and that Paris needs to make sure he really wants to marry Juliet
Who killed Mercutio?
Tybalt
Name the people Romeo killed.
Tybalt, Paris, and Himself
What personal qualities does Romeo show when talking to the illiterate servant?
Witty;Funny;Light-Hearted
Does Capulet care about Juliet's feelings about marrying in the beginning and if so why?
Yes because he gives her a say if she wants to marry Paris which was uncommon at the time
How does Juliet first react to the nurse's news of Tybalt getting killed and Romeo being banished?
shock; Shakespeare shows her conflicting emotions by using and emphasizing the use of oxymorons
