Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 5.

6. In the 1996 film version, the Capulet ball is a costume party, where Juliet is dressed as an angel, Romeo as a knight in shining armor, and Paris as an astronaut. Explain how these costumes are appropriate for each character, giving special attention to analyzing Paris' outfit.

Juliet is described with white/bright imagery when Romeo first sees her, so a white angel is a good choice here. Romeo, of course, is the classic knight in shining armor. The most interesting element of this is Paris' astronaut costume. He's heroic (astronauts were all-American heroes during the 1960's and 70's) and fits the part of a desirable bachelor to snag as a husband, but he just doesn't belong in the same orbit as Juliet. It is as if he can visit her domain, but he is not equipped to live there permanently with her. This is fitting, as Juliet is not interested in building any kind of connection with him once she sees her Romeo.

1. When Romeo first sees Juliet, what terms does he use to describe her?

A glowing jewel in a dark-skinned ear, a snowy dove among black crows.

3. When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to Tybalt? Why? What is Tybalt's reaction to this?

Capulet tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone because he doesn't want to cause a scene; Tybalt is a hothead and is angry.

4. How does Romeo find out Juliet's last name?

He asked the nurse who Juliet is.

2. How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?

He heard Romeo's voice and just by the way he is talking, he can recognize him.

5. How does Juliet find out Romeo's last name?

She asked the nurse to find out for her.