R&J ~ Act 2 Quiz
5. What is the subject of Tybalt's letter to Romeo?
*Challenging Romeo to a duel/fight*, because Romeo was at the party.
4. Why does Friar Laurence agree to do as Romeo wishes?
*To end the feud* between the Montagues and Capulets.
2. What arrangement do Romeo and Juliet make before Romeo leaves that night?
*To get married.* Romeo will go ask Friar Laurence and then send word to Juliet about the marriage and etc. (9:00).
3. What does Romeo ask Friar Lawrence to do?
*To marry him and Juliet.* His intentions are to hopefully end the feud between the families.
Foil
A character that contrasts with another character, drawing attention to the qualities of the other. (Side by side sees/highlights differences).
Irony
A contrast between expectations in a situation and reality. When the opposite of what is expected happens.
Rosaline
Capulet's niece and Juliet's cousin. Romeo's first love, but she doesn't love him back.
Sampson, Gregory
Capulet's servants
Juliet's Nurse
Cared for Juliet since birth
Analogy
Connecting or comparing two different things or the relationship between them. An explanatory point. (comparing familiar & unfamiliar). To explain or clarify something.
Paris
Cousin to the prince, wishes to marry Juliet
Act 2 Scene 3 Summary
Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo & Juliet, his intentions to try and end the feud between the families.
Friar Lawrence
Friendship with Romeo, priest
Capulet
Juliet's father
Lady Capulet
Juliet's mother
Monologue
Long speech in presence of other character(s). (Speak thoughts).
2.5, 2.6
Monday, afternoon
2.3
Monday, early am
2.4
Monday, noon
Abram, Balthasar
Montague's servants
Tybalt
Nephew to Lady Capulet and Juliet's cousin.
Mercutio
Relative of prince, good friend of Romeo's, hates Tybalt
Act 2 Scene 6 Summary
Romeo and Juliet get married with the help of Friar Laurence (off stage).
Act 2 Scene 2 Summary
Romeo and Juliet meet again knowing each others identities, and make plans to get married.
1. How does Romeo manage to see Juliet after the party?
Romeo climbs the wall of Capulet's orchard and then sees Juliet out on her balcony.
Act 2 Scene 1 Summary
Romeo sneaks back to the Capulet's while his friends look for him but can't find him.
Benvolio
Romeo's cousin
Montague
Romeo's father
Lady Montague
Romeo's mother
Prince Escalus
Ruler of Verona, does not favor either side
Friar John
Sent on a mission by Friar Lawrence, priest, works for other
Soliloquy
Single long speech from a character alone on stage, reveling thoughts and feels. (Thinking aloud). Speech alone.
Ambiguity
Something that can be understood in more than one way. (An idea/situation)
2.1 - 2.2
Sunday, late night
Juliet
The daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet.
Act 2 Scene 5 Summary
The nurse takes her time and tells Juliet the wedding plans.
Romeo
The son of Montague and Lady Montague
Act 2 Scene 4 Summary
Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel; Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio joke, and the nurse & Romeo exchange wedding plans.
Petruchio
Tybalt's friend
Where does Romeo and Juliet take place?
Verona, Italy (early spring)
Aside
When a character speaks to the audience, unheard by other characters. (Brief comment, directly addresses audience).
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
Paradox
self-contradictory statement
