Romeo and Juliet
the lovers have no control over their destinies
Read Romeo's comment after killing Tybalt in Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: O! I am Fortune's fool. Romeo's statement foreshadows the fact that
Friar John is quarantined and cannot deliver the letter to Romeo. Romeo is impatient and acts as soon as he hears that Juliet is dead. Romeo behaves rashly and buys poison from the apothecary.
Which moments lead to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet? Check all that apply.
oxymoron
What literary device consists of a pair of contradictory words or ideas?
feelings for Juliet.
Read Romeo's soliloquy from Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou her maid art far more fair than she: Be not her maid, since she is envious; Her vestal livery is but sick and green, And none but fools do wear it; cast it off. The purpose of this soliloquy is to help the audience understand Romeo's
contrary character who creates conflict.
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is an antagonist because he is a
They are in love. Their relationship is doomed. Their families disapprove of their love.
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, how do Romeo and Juliet fit the literary archetype of star-crossed lovers? Select 3 options.
She is an obedient girl who will do whatever her parents say.
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. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about Juliet?
"What is your will?" "I'll look to like, if looking liking move" "No more deep will I endart mine eye / Than your consent gives strength to make it fly."
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. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which lines show that Juliet is obedient? Check all that apply.
to reveal Juliet's feelings about Romeo
Juliet: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father, and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet. -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What purpose do these lines from Juliet's soliloquy serve?
his hatred for the entire Montague family
In Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt returns to the scene after he has killed Mercutio and fled. What motivates his return?
pun
A joke that is a play on words is a
sonnet
A poem with fourteen lines and a mixed rhyme scheme is a
He is a worrier. He is superstitious. He believes in fate.
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! —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What can be concluded about Romeo from this dialogue? Check all that apply.
emotion
Mood is the ________created by a text.
The soliloquies create a romantic, intimate mood.
Act II, Scene ii opens with a series of soliloquies before Romeo and Juliet speak to each other. What is the best description of the effect these soliloquies have on the scene?
She depends on Romeo and believes that his love is the most important thing in her life.
As you read, highlight words that reveal Juliet's character. Juliet: Art thou gone so? my lord, my love, my friend! I must hear from thee every day in the hour, For in a minute there are many days: O! by this count I shall be much in years Ere I again behold my Romeo. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What conclusion can be drawn about Juliet based on her response to Romeo's banishment?
Tybalt is focused on hate, but Romeo is focused on love.
Based on Romeo's reason for being at the party and Tybalt's response to seeing Romeo, how is Tybalt a foil for Romeo?
Citizens attack both families with weapons.
Enter several persons of both houses, who join the fray; then enter Citizens, with clubs and partisans. Citizens: Clubs, bills, and partisans! strike! beat them down! Down with the Capulets! down with the Montagues! —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What do these stage directions help the reader understand?
They are in love. They are doomed from the start. Their families would be upset if they knew Romeo and Juliet were in love.
How do Romeo and Juliet fit the archetype of star-crossed lovers? Check all that apply.
When the Capulets fail to consult Juliet, tension begins to build in her family.
Read this excerpt from Act III, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Paris: These times of woe afford no time to woo.10Madam, good-night: commend me to your daughter. Lady Capulet: I will, and know her mind early to-morrow; To-night she's mew'd up to her heaviness. Therefore farewell; I see thou know'st me not. Capulet: Sir Paris, I will make a desperate tender Of my child's love: I think she will be rul'd15In all respects by me; nay, more, I doubt it not. How does this complication contribute to the central conflict of the play?
show Romeo's and Juliet's true feelings about one another.
Shakespeare includes speeches by both Romeo and Juliet in Act II, Scene ii to
love
Shakespeare most often used sonnets to express which emotion between characters?
"Am I the master here, or you? go to"
[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. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which line from the text shows that Capulet believes Tybalt should respect him because he is Tybalt's uncle?
What is the purpose of Friar Laurence's soliloquy at the beginning of the selection?
to show the audience that he knows about many uses for herbs
Romeo will see Rosaline differently. Romeo will see all the prettiest girls. Romeo will get over Rosaline.
Benvolio: At this same ancient feast of Capulet's, Sups the fair Rosaline, whom thou so lov'st, With all the admired beauties of Verona: Go thither; and, with unattainted eye Compare her face with some that I shall show, And I will make thee think thy swan a crow. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Why does Benvolio think that Romeo should attend Capulet's party? Check all that apply.
Benvolio and Mercutio will fight the Capulets.
Benvolio: I pray thee, good Mercutio, let's retire: The day is hot, the Capulets abroad, And, if we meet, we shall not 'scape a brawl; For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What does this excerpt foreshadow?
Mercutio's death will lead to other tragic events.
Benvolio: O Romeo, Romeo! brave Mercutio's dead; That gallant spirit hath aspir'd the clouds, Which too untimely here did scorn the earth. Romeo: This day's black fate on more days doth depend; This but begins the woe others must end. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What does the dialogue in this passage foreshadow?
A girl does not love him in return. being loved back The girl does not like him
Benvolio: What sadness lengthens Romeo's hours? Romeo: Not having that, which having, makes them short. Benvolio: In love? Romeo: Out- Benvolio: Of love? Romeo: Out of her favour, where I am in love. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Why is Romeo sad? What would make the hours short? What does Romeo mean when he says that he is "out of favor"?
preparing for the wedding there will be no wedding Juliet appears to be dead
Capulet: Come, stir, stir, stir! the second cock hath crow'd, The curfew bell hath rung, 'tis three o'clock: Look to the bak'd meets, good Angelica: Spare not for cost. Nurse: Go, go, you cot-quean, go; Get you to bed; faith, you'll be sick to-morrow For this night's watching. Capulet: No, not a whit; what! I have watch'd ere now All night for lesser cause, and ne'er been sick. -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Read the passage, and then complete the statements. In this scene, Capulet is This scene is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that The dramatic irony in this scene creates suspense because the audience feels tense about what will happen when
Capulet expects Juliet to marry Paris but does not know that she is already married to Romeo.
Capulet: Sir Paris, I will make a desperate tender Of my child's love: I think she will be rul'd In all respects by me; nay, more, I doubt it not. Wife go you to her ere you go to bed; Acquaint her here of my son Paris' love; And bid her, mark you me, on Wednesday next — But, soft! what day is this? Paris: Monday, my lord. Capulet: Monday! ha, ha! Well, Wednesday is too soon; O' Thursday let it be: o' Thursday, tell her, She shall be married to this noble earl. Will you be ready? do you like this haste? —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What new complication is introduced in this passage?
Mercutio provides a foil for Romeo. Mercutio and Romeo are friends. Romeo is brokenhearted and emotional. Romeo will be influenced by Mercutio.
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 shoes With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead Which statements about this dialogue are true? Select four options.
Capulet: [to Tybalt] You are a saucy boy - is 't so indeed? - / This trick may chance to scathe you. Tybalt: I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall / Now seeming sweet convert to bitter gall. Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, / Hath sent a letter to his father's house. . . . [Romeo] will answer the letter's master, how he dares, being dared.
Consider these lines from earlier in the play. Which lines foreshadow Tybalt's death? Check all that apply.
He plans on marrying Romeo and Juliet. He cares for Romeo and Juliet and their families.
Friar Laurence: Come, come with me, and we will make short work; For, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone Till holy church incorporate two in one. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Make an inference about Friar Laurence and his motivation in this scene. What does Friar Laurence plan to do? What motivates Friar Laurence to go through with the plan?
He gives Juliet advice to help her situation. He refers to Juliet as "daughter," taking on a parental role.
Friar Laurence: Hold, daughter; I do spy a kind of hope, Which craves as desperate an execution As that is desperate which we would prevent. If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then is it likely thou wilt undertake A thing like death to chide away this shame, That cop'st with death himself to 'scape from it; And, if thou dar'st, I'll give thee remedy. -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which of Friar Laurence's actions show that he is a mentor for Juliet? Check all that apply.
"their stolen marriage-day" "For whom, and not for Tybalt, Juliet pin'd" "for it wrought on her / The form of death"
Friar Laurence: I will be brief, for my short date of breath Is not so long as is a tedious tale. Romeo, there dead, was husband to that Juliet; And she, there dead, that Romeo's faithful wife: I married them; and their stolen marriage-day Was Tybalt's doomsday, whose untimely death Banish'd the new-made bridegroom from this city; For whom, and not for Tybalt, Juliet pin'd. You, to remove that siege of grief from her, Betroth'd, and would have married her perforce, To County Paris: then comes she to me, And, with wild looks bid me devise some mean To rid her from this second marriage, Or in my cell there would she kill herself. Then give I her, — so tutor'd by my art,— A sleeping potion; which so took effect As I intended, for it wrought on her The form of death. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which details support the idea that secrets are a leading cause of the catastrophe? Check all that apply.
He creates a problem by wanting to marry Juliet.
Friar Laurence: On Thursday, sir? the time is very short. Paris: My father Capulet will have it so; And I am nothing slow to slack his haste. Friar Laurence: You say you do not know the lady's mind: Uneven is the course, I like it not. Paris: Immoderately she weeps for Tybalt's death, And therefore have I little talk'd of love; For Venus smiles not in a house of tears. Now, sir, her father counts it dangerous That she doth give her sorrows so much sway, And in his wisdom hastes our marriage To stop the inundation of her tears; Which, too much minded by herself alone, May be put from her by society. Now do you know the reason of this haste. -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare How does Paris act as an antagonist?
Romeo is banished from Verona Peace through marriage now seems unlikely
Friar Laurence: Too familiar Is my dear son with such sour company: I bring thee tidings of the prince's doom. Romeo: What less than doomsday is the prince's doom? Friar Laurence: A gentler judgment vanish'd from his lips, Not body's death, but body's banishment. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Read the passage, and then use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. What new complication is introduced here? How will this complication affect the central conflict?
makes choices for Juliet without her consent.
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Capulet is an antagonist because he
Juliet's father wants her to marry Pairs quickly. She is angry. She is stubborn and loyal.
Juliet: Now, by Saint Peter's church, and Peter too, He shall not make me there a joyful bride. I wonder at this haste; that I must wed Ere he that should be husband comes to woo. I pray you, tell my lord and father, madam, I will not marry yet; and, when I do, I swear, It shall be Romeo, whom you know I hate, Rather than Paris. These are news indeed! —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. What complication is Juliet responding to? How does Juliet feel about the news? What conclusion can be drawn about Juliet based on her reaction?
She sent the nurse to speak with Romeo She agreed to this request her desire to marry Romeo She cares about Juliet's happiness
Juliet: The clock struck nine when I did send the nurse; In half an hour she promis'd to return. Perchance she cannot meet him: that's not so. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Make an inference about the characters and their motivations in this scene. What did Juliet do? What did the nurse do? What motivated Juliet to make this request? What motivated the nurse to go on this quest?
Sample Response: Romeo trusts Friar Laurence in the same way that Juliet trusts the nurse. Friar Laurence is a confidant to Romeo because he is the person Romeo goes to for help. The nurse is a friend to Juliet because she helps Juliet meet up with Romeo.
Make an inference about Friar Laurence and Romeo's relationship, and compare it to the nurse and Juliet's relationship. Write three sentences describing the similarities between these two relationships.
Romeo is missing. Tybalt has sent a challenge to fight. Mercutio wants to respond to Tybalt.
Mercutio: Where the devil should this Romeo be? Came he not home to-night? Benvolio: Not to his father's; I spoke with his man. Mercutio: Why that same pale hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline, Torments him so, that he will sure run mad. Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, Hath sent a letter to his father's house. Mercutio: A challenge, on my life. Benvolio: Romeo will answer it. Mercutio: Any man that can write may answer a letter. Benvolio: Nay, he will answer the letter's master, how he dares, being dared. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What plot details help create the tense mood? Check all that apply.
tense
Mercutio: Where the devil should this Romeo be? Came he not home to-night? Benvolio: Not to his father's; I spoke with his man. Mercutio: Why that same pale hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline, Torments him so, that he will sure run mad. Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, Hath sent a letter to his father's house. Mercutio: A challenge, on my life. Benvolio: Romeo will answer it. Mercutio: Any man that can write may answer a letter. Benvolio: Nay, he will answer the letter's master, how he dares, being dared. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which word best describes the mood of this passage?
feuding between families "Poor sacrifices of our enmity!"
Montague: But I can give thee more; For I will raise her statue in pure gold; That while Verona by that name is known. There shall no figure at such rate be set As that of true and faithful Juliet. Capulet: As rich shall Romeo by his lady lie; Poor sacrifices of our enmity! —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What cause for the catastrophe is finally realized by Capulet? Which detail supports the cause?
Romeo is depressed each morning.
Montague: Many a morning hath he there been seen, With tears augmenting the fresh morning's dew, Adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which is the best paraphrase of Montague's lines?
Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat.
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 shoes With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead So stakes me to the ground I cannot move. Based on these lines, which statement is true?
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo's disappearance.
Read the dialogue found in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you? Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive? Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy. Mercutio: That's as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams. Romeo: Meaning—to curtsy. Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it. Romeo: A most courteous exposition. Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
Tybalt is Capulet's nephew. His short-tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.
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 de
Tybalt is ready to fight, and Lord Capulet is less impulsive.
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,T o 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?
roundabout answer.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. 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 now 20To 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. The nurse can be viewed as a comic figure in the excerpt because of her
by discouraging a hasty course of action
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: We met we woo'd and made exchange of vow, I'll tell thee as we pass; but this I pray, That thou consent to marry us to-day. Friar Laurence: Holy Saint Francis! what a change is here; Is Rosaline, whom thou didst love so dear,70So soon forsaken? Young men's love then lies Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes. Jesu Maria! what a deal of brine Hath wash'd thy sallow cheeks for Rosaline; How much salt water thrown away in waste,75To season love, that of it doth not taste! How does Friar Laurence support the archetype of mentor in the excerpt?
It keeps the audience engaged in the plot by suggesting more potential conflict in the story. It creates suspense as the reader wonders why Friar Laurence would utter this warning. It provides a clue that something tragic will happen to the lovers later as the story progresses.
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder Which, as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite: Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. What effects does the foreshadowing in Friar Laurence's warning to Romeo have? Select 3 options.
wants to caution Romeo about the consequences of his actions.
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene vi of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite: 15Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. Friar Laurence is motivated to offer this warning because he
emphasize a point about love.
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene vi of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite: Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. The purpose of the oxymoron and paradox used in this excerpt is to
the sweetest honey / Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene vi of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite: Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. Which is an example of a paradox within the excerpt?
violent delights
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene vi of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite: Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. Which pair of words from the excerpt is an oxymoron?
Mercutio's death
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio: No, 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door; but 'tis enough, 'twill serve: ask for me to-morrow, and you shall find me a grave man. I am peppered, I warrant, for this world. A plague o' both your houses! 'Zounds, a dog, a rat, a mouse, a cat, to scratch a man to death! a braggart, a rogue, a villain, that fights by the book of arithmetic! Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm. What is foreshadowed by Mercutio's statement that tomorrow "you shall find me a grave man"?
because Tybalt is unaware that Romeo has married a Capulet
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt: Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries40That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw Romeo: I do protest I never injur'd thee, But love thee better than thou canst devise, Till thou shalt know the reason of my love: And so, good Capulet, which name I tender45As dearly as my own, be satisfied. Why is this an example of dramatic irony?
cloudy night close curtain eyes may wink unseen
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet: And bring in cloudy night immediately. Spread thy close curtain, love -performing night! That runaway's eyes may wink, and Romeo Leap to these arms, untalk'd of and unseen! Which words and phrases from the passage support the motif of darkness? Select four responses.
He expresses outrage about life without Juliet.
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: Hence from Verona art thou banished. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.20 Romeo: There is no world without Verona walls, But purgatory, torture, hell itself. Hence banished is banish'd from the world, And world's exile is death; then 'banished,' Is death mis-term'd. Calling death 'banished,'25Thou cutt'st my head off with a golden axe,40And smil'st upon the stroke that murders me. Which statement best describes Romeo's reaction to the news that he will be banished from Verona?
She depends on Romeo and dreads life without him.
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet: Then, window, let day in, and let life out. Romeo: Farewell, farewell! one kiss, and I'll descend. [Descends.]45 Juliet: Art thou gone so? my lord, my love, my friend! I must hear from thee every day in the hour, For in a minute there are many days: O! by this count I shall be much in years Ere I again behold my Romeo.50 What conclusion can be drawn about Juliet based on her reaction to Romeo's departure ?
Lady Capulet does not understand that Juliet is crying for Romeo.
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet: But much of grief shows still some want of wit. Juliet: Yet let me weep for such a feeling loss.80 Lady Capulet: So shall you feel the loss, but not the friend Till thou shalt know the reason of my love: Which you weep for. Juliet: Feeling so the loss, I cannot choose but ever weep the friend. Lady Capulet: Well, girl, thou weep'st not so much for his death,85As that the villain lives which slaugher'd him. Juliet: What villain, madam? Lady Capulet: That same villain, Romeo. Juliet: [Aside.] Villain and he be many miles asunder. God pardon him! I do, with all my heart;90 This an example of dramatic irony because
She is stubborn and willful.
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet: Marry, my child, early next Thursday morn120The gallant, young, and noble gentleman, The County Paris, at Saint Peter's church, Shall happily make thee there a joyful bride. Juliet: Now, by Saint Peter's church, and Peter too, He shall not make me there a joyful bride.125I wonder at this haste; that I must wed Ere he that should be husband comes to woo. I pray you, tell my lord and father, madam, I will not marry yet; and, when I do, I swear, It shall be Romeo, whom you know I hate,130Rather than Paris. What conclusion can be drawn about Juliet based on her reaction to her pending wedding?
Juliet does not intend to follow through with the wedding.
Read the excerpt from Act IV, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: Now, afore God! this reverend holy friar, All our whole city is much bound to him. Juliet: Nurse, will you go with me into my closet, To help me sort such needful ornaments35As you think fit to furnish me to-morrow? Lady Capulet: No, not till Thursday; there is time enough. Capulet: Go, nurse, go with her. We'll to church to-morrow. [Exeunt JULIET and Nurse] This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that
the nurse will be unable to rouse Juliet.
Read the excerpt from Act IV, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: Good faith! 'tis day: The county will be here with music straight, For so he said he would. [Music within.] I hear him near. Nurse! Wife! what, ho! What, nurse, I say! 30 Re-enter Nurse. Go waken Juliet, go and trim her up; I'll go and chat with Paris. Hie, make haste, Make haste; the bridegroom he is come already: Make haste, I say. [Exeunt.] 35 This scene is an example of dramatic irony used to create suspense since the audience knows that
a miscommunication that has serious consequences
Read the excerpt from Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Balthasar: Then she is well, and nothing can be ill; Her body sleeps in Capel's monument, And her immortal part with angels lives. Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy is reflected in this excerpt?
Romeo and Juliet have yet to discover that they are from feuding families.
Read the excerpt from Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene v. Romeo: O! then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair. Juliet: Saints do not move, though grant for prayers' sake. 105 Romeo: Then move not, while my prayers' effect I take. Thus from my lips, by thine, my sin is purg'd. [Kissing her.] Juliet: Then have my lips the sin that they have took. Romeo: Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urg'd! Give me my sin again. This is an example of dramatic irony because
demonstrate the playful affection of a new relationship.
Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet: Then have my lips the sin that they have took. Romeo: Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urg'd! Give me my sin again. Juliet: You kiss by the book. Shakespeare uses the structure of these lines to
Romeo's character as he persuades Juliet to kiss him.
Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Have not saints lips, and holy palmers too? Juliet: Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer. Romeo: O! then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair. Shakespeare uses the structure of these lines to develop
Romeo's lines make up one quatrain, which uses an abab rhyme scheme.
Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: [To JULIET.] If I profane with my unworthiest handT his holy shrine, the gentle sin is this; My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready standT o smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss. Juliet: Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, Which mannerly devotion shows in this; For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch, And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss. Which statement about the structure of these lines is true?
Mercutio uses puns to make fun of Nurse's appearance.
Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Enter Nurse and PETER. Mercutio: A sail, a sail! Benvolio: Two, two; a shirt and a smock. Nurse: Peter! Peter: Anon! Nurse: My fan, Peter. Mercutio: Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan's the fairer face. Which is true about the scene?
The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose. Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
that what the nurse is about to share may have very serious consequences
Read the nurse's words to Juliet from Act II, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Nurse: Your love says, like an honest gentleman, and a courteous, and a kind, and a handsome, and, I warrant, a virtuous,—Where is your mother? Juliet: Where is my mother! why, she is within; Where should she be? How oddly thou repliest:'Your love says, like an honest gentleman, Where is your mother?' Based on your knowledge of the characters, what does the nurse's question most likely foreshadow?
relief.
Read the paragraph. As Gregor stood and joined the line of kids, he exhaled deeply. While the rest of the team was selected, his posture relaxed. Gradually, his heartbeat steadied, and he high-fived each new member that joined the team. The underlined words reveal Gregor's
nervousness.
Read the paragraph. Lara hesitated at the door. She confirmed the room number, comparing it to the schedule in her sweaty hands. With downcast eyes, she shuffled toward the teacher's desk. Greeting the teacher, she timidly asked, "Spanish Two, Señora Garcia?" The underlined words reveal Lara's
single and sole They create a playful mood
Read the pun, keeping in mind that a jest is a joke and a pump is a shoe. Mercutio: Well said; follow me this jest now till thou hast worn out the pump, that, when the single sole of it is worn, the jest may remain after the wearing sole singular. Romeo: O single-soled jest! solely singular for the singleness. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which words are used as puns in these lines? What effect do the puns have on the passage?
sense of humor
Read these lines spoken by Nurse and Lady Capulet in Act I, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. 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. These lines allow the reader to see Nurse's
He is a considerate and generous host.
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?
Tybalt is trying to start a sword fight with Romeo.
Read this excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt: Romeo, the hate I bear thee can afford No better term than this,—thou art a villain.35 Romeo: Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage To such a greeting; villain am I none, Therefore farewell; I see thou know'st me not. Tybalt: Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries40That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw. What complication is introduced in the excerpt?
When Romeo is forced to leave the city, his marriage to Juliet is strained.
Read this excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: Too familiar10Is my dear son with such sour company: I bring thee tidings of the prince's doom. Romeo: What less than doomsday is the prince's doom? Friar Laurence: A gentler judgment vanish'd from his lips, Not body's death, but body's banishment. How does this complication contribute to the central conflict of the play?
Marco and his friends have to wait in a long line.
Read this excerpt from a short story. Liam navigated the busy park, scanning the crowd for his friends. They had agreed to meet at the water slide, and soon the towering steps came into view. He spotted Rachel and Marco by the inner tubes, and soon the three were racing to the top of the slide. There were over a hundred wooden stairs to climb, but the friends usually climbed them without pause. This time, however, their progress was slowed by a surprising mid-day crowd. Spiraling up the stairs were dozens of eager park patrons, each gripping a slippery tube. Liam shook his head and told his friends they would need a little more patience than usual waiting for their favorite view from the top. What complication is introduced in the excerpt?
love for Romeo in spite of his family name.
Review the lines from Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself though, not a Montague. What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O! be some other name: What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; The purpose of this speech is to illustrate Juliet's
impulsiveness
Romeo: Is it even so? then I defy you, stars! Thou know'st my lodging: get me ink and paper ,And hire post-horses; I will hence to-night. Balthasar: I do beseech you, sir, have patience: Your looks are pale and wild, and do import Some misadventure. Romeo: Tush, thou art deceiv'd; Leave me, and do the thing I bid thee do. Hast thou no letters to me from the friar? —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What character flaw is revealed through Romeo's reactions in this passage?
a misunderstanding
Romeo: Is it even so? then I defy you, stars! Thou know'st my lodging: get me ink and paper, And hire post-horses; I will hence to-night. Balthasar: I do beseech you, sir, have patience: Your looks are pale and wild, and do import Some misadventure. Romeo: Tush, thou art deceiv'd; Leave me, and do the thing I bid thee do. Hast thou no letters to me from the friar? —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What tragic element is shown in the dialogue between Romeo and Balthasar?
anxious and excited
Romeo: Then plainly know my heart's dear love is set On the fair daughter of rich Capulet: As mine on hers, so hers is set on mine; And all combin'd, save what thou must combine By holy marriage: when and where and how We met we woo'd and made exchange of vow, I'll tell thee as we pass; but this I pray, That thou consent to marry us to-day. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which words best describe the mood of this passage?
an overly passionate sense of love a tendency to act impulsively a capacity for feeling all emotions too deeply
Romeo: Well, Juliet, I will lie with thee to-night. Let's see for means: O mischief! thou art swift To enter in the thoughts of desperate men. I do remember an apothecary, And hereabouts he dwells, which late I noted In tatter'd weeds, with overwhelming brows, Culling of simples; meagre were his looks, Sharp misery had worn him to the bones: And in his needy shop a tortoise hung, An alligator stuff'd, and other skins Of ill-shap'd fishes; and about his shelves A beggarly account of empty boxes, Green earthen pots, bladders, and musty seeds, Remnants of packthread, and old cakes of roses, Were thinly scatter'd, to make up a show. Noting this penury, to myself I said An if a man did need a poison now, Whose sale is present death in Mantua, Here lives a caitiff wretch would sell it him. -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Which character traits does Romeo exhibit that lead to his tragic downfall? Check all that apply.
three quatrains and a couplet.
Shakespearean sonnets are organized in
He thinks Romeo is there to insult his family because of the ongoing feud.
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. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare How does Tybalt's relationship with Romeo affect his reaction to Romeo being at the party?
the sonnet shows their romantic connection.
When Romeo and Juliet first meet in Act I, scene v, a sonnet structure is used because
Juliet's mother thinks that Juliet is preparing for her wedding to Paris, but Juliet actually plans to drink the sleeping potion that night. Juliet's father arranges for her to marry Paris, but Juliet has already secretly married Romeo. Tybalt starts a fight with Romeo, but he and Romeo are actually kin now that Romeo and Juliet have secretly married.
Which are examples of dramatic irony from Romeo and Juliet? Check all that apply.
If they do see thee they will murder thee.
Which line best adds to a threatening mood in Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet?
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!
Which lines best set a romantic mood in Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet?
I'll look to like, if looking liking move;
Which of Juliet's lines best shows her respect for her mother?
My only love sprung from my only hate!
Which of Juliet's lines best shows that she understands Romeo's identity?
Sample Response: Juliet's father does not understand that she is crying mostly about Romeo's banishment rather than Tybalt's death. He tries to make her feel better by moving up the date of her wedding to Paris. This causes her even more distress because she is already married to Romeo, so she fights with her parents.
Write two to three sentences explaining how the secrecy of Romeo and Juliet's marriage creates complications in Juliet's relationship with her parents.
The audience knows that Juliet is not really dead, but the nurse does not.
[Nurse:] Marry, and amen, how sound is she asleep! I needs must wake her. Madam, madam, madam! Ay, let the county take you in your bed; He'll fright you up, i' faith. Will it not be? What, dress'd! and in your clothes! and down again! I must needs wake you. Lady! lady! lady! Alas! alas! Help! help! my lady's dead! O! well-a-day, that ever I was born. Some aqua-vitae, ho! My lord! my lady! -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Why is this a moment of dramatic irony?
Romeo finds out about Capulet's party. Romeo is invited by the servant if he is not a Montague.
[Romeo:] A fair assembly: whither should they come? Servant: Up. Romeo: Whither? Servant: To supper; to our house. Romeo: Whose house? Servant: My master's. Romeo: Indeed, I should have asked you that before. Servant: Now I'll tell you without asking. My master is the great rich Capulet; and if you be not of the house of Montagues, I pray, come and crush a cup of wine. Rest you merry! [Exit.] —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What happens as a result of Capulet's servant meeting up with Romeo? Check all that apply.
"cold fire" "This love feel I, that feel no love in this." tormented Love causes both joy and pain
[Romeo:] O heavy lightness! serious vanity! Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms! Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health! Still-waking sleep, that is not what it is! This love feel I, that feel no love in this. Dost thou not laugh? -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Read this excerpt, in which Romeo speaks of his love for Rosaline. Then, answer the questions. Which is an example of an oxymoron? Which is an example of a paradox? What mood do these devices create? What do these devices illustrate about love?
Romeo thinks that no one is more beautiful than Rosaline, but Benvolio disagrees.
[Romeo:] One fairer than my love! the all-seeing sun Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun. Benvolio: Tut! you saw her fair, none else being by, Herself pois'd with herself in either eye; But in that crystal scales let there be weigh'd Your lady's love against some other maid That I will show you shining at this feast, And she shall scant show well that now shows best. Romeo: I'll go along, no such sight to be shown, But to rejoice in splendour of mine own. —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What causes Romeo and Benvolio's disagreement?
timid and admiring to reveal Romeo's feelings
[Romeo:] She speaks, yet she says nothing: what of that? Her eye discourses; I will answer it. I am too bold; 'tis not to me she speaks: Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, Having some business, do entreat her eyes To twinkle in their spheres till they return. -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Read the lines from Romeo's soliloquy. Then, use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. What mood, or feeling, is evoked in these lines? What purpose do these lines serve?
