Romeo and Juliet

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Act 2 Prologue Summary

After such longing for Rosaline's love, Romeo has moved on and new feelings are stirred between him and Juliet. Their love is forbidden since they are enemies.

Imagery in Act 2: what effect do the various images produce on the audience

Allow the audience to understand Shakespeare language

Act 3 Scene 1: What are the consequences of Romeo's emotional/ vengeful actions?

Banished from Verona

Act 2 discussion: Why does the Nurse tease Juliet?

Because Juliet is in a rush/ excited to hear Romeo's message

Act 1: Where's Romeo- What does Benvolio mention?

Benvolio is in the forest and sees his cousin Romeo hiding. Then Romeo runs away, leaving Benvolio confused.

Act 3 Scene 1: At the beginning of the fight scene what are the three characters who are arguing?

Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt

Is Queen Mab the queen of good dreams, nightmares, or both?

Both, she has both good and bad aspects. She tricks people into dreaming false things. However, she can make people dream of kisses

Act 2 scene1: How does Mercutio try to get Romeo to come out from hiding?

By Making of fun of him describing Rosaline

Act 2 scene1: Where does Romeo go in scene 1?

Capulet Orchard to see Juliet

Act I: What does Capulet think about Juliet marrying Paris?

Capulet thinks that Juliet is too young

Act 5 Review: Why does Shakespeare bring Paris back on in Act 5 scene 3

Characterization is deepened, increases incident

Act 4 Scene 2: What is the purpose of the role of the scene between the servingman and Capulet?

Comic relief

Act 5 Review: What does Paris think Romeo intends to do at the tomb? What causes the fight?

Graffiti and weird body stuff (Romeo's jealousy/ determination)

Act 1: What concern does Capulet express about Juliet marrying Paris now?

He does not want Paris to get Juliet pregnant and thinks that Juliet will grow up too soon.

Metaphor

Makes a direct comparison between things that are not truly alike ex. "but soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun

Act 1 discussion: What concepts of love are presented by the female characters?

Marry early and obey the male

Act 2 scene 2: What does Juliet suggest Romeo do if he is serious about her?

Meet the next day

Act 3 Scene 1: What happens when Romeo tries to prevent Mercutio and Tybalt from fighting?

Mercutio gets hurt and dies

Act 3 Scene 2: Why doesn't the nurse immediately tell Juliet that it is Tybalt, not Romeo who is dead? Why is this ironic?

She does it so that she realizes how much she loves Romeo and doesn't get too mad when she realizes that Romeo killed Tybalt Irony: Nurse weeps for Tybalt while Juliet weeps for Romeo

Act 3 Scene 3: Describe three steps to Friar's plan for Romeo?

climb up to Juliet's bedroom, comfort her, leave before midnight

Act 4 Scene 2: What does calling Juliet "it" suggest about Capulet's attitude toward her

commodification, she has no legitimate wants and needs

Personification

consists of giving human characteristics to nonhuman things ex. this bloody knife shall play the umpire

Anaphora

consists of repeating words or phrases at the beginnings of neighboring clauses

Queen Mab Speech: What do courtiers #1, lawyers, ladies, courtiers #2, parson, and a soldier dream of?

courtiers: curtsying Lawyers: fees ladies: kisses courtiers #2: making money off of someone parson: donation Solider: cutting the throats of foreign enemies

Act 4 Scene 1: What does Juliet say she would rather face than marry Paris?

death

Purpose of comic relief?

eases emotional attention

Hyperbole

exxageration that is not meant to be taken literally

Important motifs in Romeo and Juliet

light & dark, fire & explosion, dreams & premonitions, love&death

Situation Irony

The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually does

Imagery in Act 2: How might the images convey more than literal statement would?

The images make the description sound more extreme

Act 2 discussion: Why does Friar believe Romeo's request could be a good thing?

The marriage could the stop the Montague Capulet feud

Act 4 Scene 2: What important news does Juliet tell her father?

"I'm sorry"- confession

Act 1 discussion: What kind of friend is Mercutio to Romeo? How is he a foil to Romeo?

- loyal friend to Romeo - want love for the sexual part but Romeo wants romance

Light/Dark imagery

- night/day imagery - used to provide a sensory contrast and to hint as opposed alternatives ex. "Juliet is the sun" ( seen as banishing envious moon, transforming night to day)

Purpose of an oxymoron

- shows a more complicated idea - asks a reader to think - dramatic effect.

Act 3 scene 5: Why is Juliet trapped in this scene?

-Parents are mad -Romeo is banished -Forced to marry Paris -Only way out is death

Soliloquy

-character relates thoughts and feelings without addressing any of the other characters. -Usually the character is alone on stage. -Distinct from monologue and aside

Act 1 discussion: What is an example of an hyperbole in Romeo's declaration of love for Rosaline? Why do you think Romeo overstates his feelings?

1. Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs He is very passionate about his feelings because he feels like he is missing something (love)

Foil

A character in literature with qualities that are in sharp contrast to another character (emphasizes traits)

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms -continue motifs of contrast "O heavy lightness! Serious vanity!?

Pun

A play on words that have similar sounds but more than one possible spelling or meaning

Motif

A recurring object, concept, idea, or structure in a work of literature that has symbolic significance - two contrasting elements in a work(good and evil)

Conflict

A struggle between opposing forces

Act 5 Review: What happened to Lady Montague?

Died because Romeo was banished

Act 2 discussion: What does the Friar warn Romeo about? How is this foreshadowing?

Do not go fast because it will ruin everything

Act 1: Romeo's Dream- What is Mercutio's opinion of dreams?

Doesn't trust dreams because of Queen Mab

Tragic Hero Juliet

Emotionally attached to Romeo causing her to kill herself, way to much loyalty in Romeo

Act 3 scene 5: What is the Nurse's advice at the end of the scene?

For Juliet to marry Paris since he is a lovely gentleman

What is Shakespeare's purpose to write about how Romeo feels something bad about the party that will lead to his death?

Foreshadowing

Act 5 Review: Why didn't Romeo receive the letter from Friar Lawrence?

Friar John had the letter and was quarantined

Act 4 Scene 2: What is ironic about Capulet's praise of Friar Lawrence

Friar Lawrence married Juliet to Romeo

Act 2 discussion: What does Romeo ask the Friar to do?

Get Romeo and Juliet married

Act 3 scene 5: What does Capulet say to Juliet with regards to her refusal to wed Paris?

He gets angry and threatens to kick Juliet out

Act 5 Review: What is ironic about Romeo's opening soliloquy in act 5

He has a good feeling about the day

Queen Mab Speech: Why do you suppose Mercutio told such a fantastic story to Romeo?

He is trying to convince Romeo to not trust his dreams

Act 3 Scene 1: When Benvolio explains the story to the prince what is he leaving out?

He leaves out the part where he told Romeo to run away

Act 3 Scene 4: What does Lord Capulet promise Paris? When? What day does he make the promise?

He promises Paris Juliet's love and to get married on Thursday. He makes the promise on Monday

Tragic Hero Romeo

He rushes things before thinking, ends up dying, brings down fall for both Juliet and him

Act 3 scene 5: How is Capulet's response a change from earlier in the play?

He was skeptical about Paris marrying Juliet

Act 3 Scene 3: What does Romeo want his punishment to be? Why?

He would rather have death because being banished is worse

Comic Relief

Inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension

Act 3 scene 5:What is the dramatic impact of Capulet's response to Juliet for the play?

It emphasizes that the dad is abusive and not kind anymore

Act 3 scene 5: How do Juliet's double meanings add to the dramatic impact of the play?

It plays on the emotions of the character she is speaking to and the reader since they don't know what is going on .

Act 1: What is Juliet's attitude towards marriage?

Juliet does not want to get married

Act 3 scene 5: Many times Juliet says something but thinks something different. What do these double meanings tell you about Juliet's character?

Juliet expects peole to always put her above others and only wants sympathy for herself.

Act 3 Scene 3: What are three things Friar tells Romeo he should be grateful for?

Juliet is alive, Romeo is alive, Prince ignored law as he substituted banishment

Act 4 Scene 1: Identify the irony in the conversation between Paris and Juliet?

Juliet is already married

Act 1: What was Juliet's response to what Lady Capulet said about Paris at the party?

Juliet is being obedient to her mother by doing what her mother tells her to do

Act 3 Scene 2: How does Juliet react when the Nurse wished shame upon Romeo?

Juliet is furious because she doesn't believe Romeo should be shamed

Act 4 Scene 1: What will happen when Paris comes to wake Juliet?

Juliet will look dead

Act 1: What benefit does Lady Capulet see in marriage?

Juliet would share all that he possesses

Act 3 Scene 3: What is Romeo threatening to do? Why?

Kill himself because he feels like he murdered Juliet

Act 1: How does Lady Capulet's attitude toward marriage differ from her husbands?

Lady Capulet thinks that Juliet should get married and that Juliet is getting older without a husband

Act 1: What advice does Lord Capulet give to Paris regarding the party? What does this show about Capulet?

Lord Capulet tells Paris to look at other girls at the party. This shows that he thinks that Juliet is not the best choice and may not be worthy of Paris's love

Act 1: What does he value in addition to his own approval of a partner for Juliet? From this, infer what type of father Lord Capulet is. Why?

Lord Capulet values Juliet's opinion. This shows that he cares about his daughter.

Malapropism

Misusing words to create a comic effect or characterize the speaker as being too confused, ignorant, or flustered to use correct dictation

First meeting of lovers: Is Romeo's love genuine now? Why or why not?

No, just basing Juliet on looks

Act 3 scene 5: The Nurse tells Juliet to marry Paris instead. Does this fit with her character so far?( Check)

No, the nurse would say to marry for possession and not for the characteristics of the person

Act 1: Romeo's Dream- What are Mercutio and Romeo discussing?

Not to put faith in your dreams

Act 2: What is the author's message in Friar Lawrence's solioquy?

People, just like plants are born into this world, Fate then takes over by progressing their future towards success. There is both evil and good properties in any living organism

Act 5 Review: How does Romeo show respect for Paris after his death?

Places him next to Juliet

Blank Verse

Poetry writen in unrhymed iambic pentameter. Most of the play is written in blank verse

Allusion

Reference to a historical or literary figure, happening, or event (either directly or by implication) that is meant to enhance the meaning of the story

Act 3 scene 5: Why do you think Lady Capulet responds as she does to this appeal?

She believes the same as the Capulets but just shows it in a different way.

Act 1: Romeo's Dream: What is Rommeo's response to Mercutio's beliefs about dreaming?

Romeo feels guilty and unsure

Act 2 discussion: What does Romeo say to convince Friar?

Romeo has moved on from Rosaline and says that Juliet is different

Act 3 Scene 1: How does Romeo avenge Mercutio's death?

Romeo kills Tybalt out of rage

Act 1: Where's Romeo- What does Montague mention?

Romeo locks himself up alone in his bedroom and cries.

Act 2 scene1: What don't Benvolio and Mercutio realize?

Romeo no longer has feelings for Rosaline

Act 3 Scene 1: What does Romeo tell Tybalt when Tybalt insults him?

Romeo tells Tybalt to accept it and to understand his love

Act 3 Scene 1: How does Romeo act during the fight scene? Does he act using his head or his heart?

Romeo tries to break up the fight, Acting with his heart for Juliet

Act 1 discussion: what does the first scene of the play reveal about Romeo's behavior? Explain how he changes be the end of the act

Romeo was depressed because he had no on who loved him. However, the end of act 1 reveals that he changes his opinion very quickly.( he likes juliet now instead of Rosaline)

Act 2 discussion: Why does Friar hesitate to accept Romeo's request?

Romeo was recently in love with another girl

First meeting of lovers: How do Romeo and Juliet differ from earlier in the play?

Romeo: Not sad anymore, more daring Juliet: didn't want to marry/ find love, does now

Romeo vs Paris

Romeo: Romantic, not calm at times, hidden relationship, family does not approve Both: Jealous of other w/ Juliet, want to rush relationship Paris: wants good 4 Juliet, public relationship, calm and connected

Act 3 Scene 2: How does Juliet react when she hears the news about Tybalt and Romeo?

She is angry at first but soon realizes that she is happy Romeo is alive

Act 2 scene 2: Why is Juliet embarrassed Romeo overheard her?

She is sharing her own feelings

Act 4scene 3: What does Juliet show as she is willing to take the potion?

She is willing to take the potion so she can be with Romeo. She does not even know if the potion works and realizes that something can go wrong, but Juliet is willing to take the risk to be with Romeo

Act 5 Review: Why is Romeo amazed at the sight of Juliet? How is this dramatic irony?

She looks "dead", the audience knew ahead of time that she is not

Act 3 Scene 5: What does Juliet see when she's looking down at Romeo? How does this contrast the balcony scene?

She sees how pale Romeo looks because they are both sad. In the balcony scene they were both happy

Act 3 scene 5: How does Juliet grow in this scene?

She understands that there is no one to help her and she might possibly kill herself

Act 1: What does Lady Capulet want Juliet to do at the party?

She wants Juliet to check Paris out

Act 2 scene 2: Why is Juliet worried about what Romeo says?

She wants Romeo to confess his feelings

Act 3 Scene 5: How does Lady Capulet want to avenge Tybalt's death?

She wants to poison Romeo's drink

Act 3 Scene 5: What message does Juliet ask Nurse to give her parents?

She went to Friar Lawrence cell to confess her sins

Act 4 Scene 3: What fear does Juliet express?

She'll be stuck with the rotting bodies and die there

Act 4Scene 1: According to Paris, what is Capulet's reason for wanting Juliet to marry so quickly?

She's really upset over Tybalt

Act 4 Scene 2: What does moving the wedding up by one day do to Frair Lawrence's plan with regards to Romeo?

Speed up the message

Prose

The ordinary form of spoken and written language. The term applies to all expressions in language that do not have a regular rhythmic patter. - servants use prose

Act 3 Scene 5: How do you know Romeo and Juliet do not want their night together to end?

They are finding excuses for the light that is coming up

Act 2 discussion: Describe how Romeo and Mercutio treat the Nurse. What does this tell you about Romeo?

They are making jokes at the nurse/ teasing her. Romeo tries to be nice to the nurse and help out. This shows that men who are superior think that it is okay to tease the lower class.

Act 3 Scene 4: Why do Lord and Lady Capulet think that Juliet is sad? What is the real reason?

They think Juliet is sad because Tybalt is dead but she is sad that Romeo is banished

Act 2 scene 2: Why does Juliet call Romeo back after she has said good bye?

To arrange their meeting time.

Act 3 Scene 2: What does the Nurse promise Juliet she'll do?

To find Romeo and bring him to Juliet

Act 2 scene 2: What plan do Romeo and Juliet make after they talk

To get married

Act 4 Scene 1: What is the Frair's real reason for wanting to slow down the wedding preparations?

To make a plan for Romeo and Juliet

First meeting of lovers: Why does Romeo use religious imagry when talking to Juliet?

To show that how much he worships(loves)her

Act 1 discussion: Analyze the behavior and personalities of Tybalt and Benvolio.

Tybalt: reckless Benvolio: civilized

Theme

Underlying meaning or message of a work of literature, Shakespeare explores many ideas in Romeo and Juliet, including obstacles to young love

Imagery

Word pictures that appeal to the five senses and add emotion and power to the writing. ex. "with love's wings did I o'erperch these walls"

First meeting of lovers: To what does Romeo compare Juliet?

a shrine

Dramatic Irony

occurs when the audience has important knowledge that the main character lacks

Act 4 Scene 1: What does the Friar suggest as a plan?

poison that makes her look dead

Foreshadowing

refers to hints in the text about what will occur later in the plot

Tragedy

serious work of literature that narrates the events leading to the downfall of the tragic hero, who is usually of noble birth -individuals downfall is a result of tragic flaws or fatal character weakness

Act 5 Review: What effect do the characters hiding from one another have on the audience?

suspense

Act 4 Scene 3: Why does Juliet think the Friar might have given her poison?

to cover up the prior marriage


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