Acts 2&3 test – Flashcards
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What effect does the weather seem to have on this scene?
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The hot weather makes people irritable
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Describe the content of the dialogue between Mercutio and Benvolio prior to Tybalt's arrival. How is it ironic?
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Mercutio accuses Benvolio of being fiery-tempered, an accusation which is ironic because Mercutio is much more fiery than the peace-loving Benvolio.
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Who is the first to approach a member of an opposing group? Who is the first to mention fighting?
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tybalt is the first to approach, mercutio mentions fighting first
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When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio urge them to do?
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Move to a private place, calmly discuss the grievances, or leave.
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What actually stops an immediate fight between Tybalt and Mercutio?
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the arrival of romeo
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How does Tybalt approach Romeo? How does Romeo respond? Explain Romeo's words in Lines 65-69. (P 69-73)
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Tybalt calls Romeo a villain. Romeo does not want to fight. He says he loves Tybalt (b/c of Juliet),begs him to be satisfied, and says goodbye.
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How does Mercutio react to Romeo's behavior?
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He is angry that Tybalt is getting away with his insults.
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What does Romeo do when Mercutio and Tybalt are fighting? What is the result?
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Romeo reaches out to stop their fight. Tybalt goes under Romeo's arm, stabs Mercutio, and runs away.
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How does Mercutio remain true to his character up to the moment of his death?
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He remains witty—not revealing the serious nature of his wound with remarks such as "grave man," etc.
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Why does Mercutio keep repeating, "A plague both your houses"? What does he mean?
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He curses both families because their feud is the cause of his death.
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What relationship does Romeo see between his love for Juliet and the death of Mercutio?
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He realizes that his love for Juliet made him cowardly and caused him not to defend his friend. He feels responsible for Mercutio's death.
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How realistic is it that Tybalt returns to the scene? What does Romeo do when Tybalt returns?
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It seems likely that he would run away—not return. Romeo kills Tybalt to avenge Mercutio's death.
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Why does Romeo call himself "fortune's fool"?
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He is doomed by fate to invoke action that inflames the feud, endangers his marriage, and brings probable death.
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How does Benvolio react to Romeo's murder of Tybalt?
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Benvolio urges Romeo to run away to avoid punishment by death.
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Why does the prince choose Benvolio to explain what has happened? Is Benvolio's account of the events completely accurate?
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The Prince trusts Benvolio, for he had provided objective commentary in Act I. Benvolio's account is accurate, but he does not tell that Mercutio first baited Tybalt and that Romeo fled only at Benvolio's urging.
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How does Lady Capulet feel about Benvolio's account? Why?
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She distrusts Benvolio b/c he is a Montague and a friend of Romeo. She thinks Tybalt was overcome by 20 men, which would mean that Romeo killed him in a cowardly way.
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Why does the Prince announce that he has a "personal interest" in this fight?
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Mercutio is his cousin. Therefore, the Prince will have no mercy.
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What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?
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Banishment—or else death
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Why could this scene be regarded as the climax of the play?
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The death of Tybalt sets events in motion that determine the end of the play.
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How does Lady Capulet interpret the fact that Juliet has shut herself in her room? What is actually the case?
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She thinks Juliet is overcome with grief over Tybalt and exhausted from crying. In reality, Juliet is grieving over Romeo.
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How does the action in this scene complicate matters even further?
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The death of Tybalt causes Lord Capulet to marry Juliet to Paris as soon as possible. If so, there will not be time for Friar Laurence to carry out his plans.
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How does Lord Capulet's attitude toward Juliet's marriage differ from his attitude when Paris asks for her hand in marriage? Why is there a change? Why is Lady Capulet uneasy about the marriage plans?
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In Act I he urged Paris to wait until Juliet is older and to woo her in the meantime. He wanted her to give her own consent. Now he is the authoritarian father who wants Juliet to follow his wishes without delay. He thinks he is comforting Juliet. Lady Capulet knows that Juliet did not praise Paris after the ball, and that it may be wrong to force her hand.
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As Romeo is preparing to leave Juliet, what argument does she use to convince him to stay?
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The nightingale is singing, not the lark (a bird of the morning).
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What does Romeo say in Lines 24-25 that makes Juliet suddenly practical? What does she think Romeo should do at this point?
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Come death; Juliet wills it. That remark makes her urge him to leave for safety.
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What images and emotions are present in Lines 1-11?
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Birds, music, pomegranate tree, sunrise, night's candles/longings to stays together and not separate
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How does the imagery in Lines 12-16 remind you of earlier light/dark images in the play?
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The meteor in the night sky recalls Juliet's reference to their love as a flash of lightning. The torchbearer reflects Romeo's comment that she teaches the torches to burn brightly; also, he was a torchbearer at the ball.
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How are the references to light and darkness in Lines 35 and 36 ironic?
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Sunrise usually brings hope, but here the daylight will separate them. At this time they have little hope, and dark despair surrounds their future.
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What is significant about Line 51?
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It follows the information in the Prologue—that they will have only one night together.
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How does Juliet describe Romeo as he is about to descend the rope ladder and leave?
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As is he were dead and in a tomb (so pale); the tomb is where sees him next.
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Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying?
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Lady Capulet thinks Juliet is still upset over Tybalt.
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Explain the double meanings of Juliet's words in Lines 94-103. (P 98-107)
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see paper
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After Lady Capulet breaks the news about Paris, what is Juliet's response?
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No, I will not marry Paris. I'll marry Romeo first, and you know I hate him.
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How does Lord Capulet react to Juliet's refusal to marry Paris? What characteristics of Lord Capulet become apparent?
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His anger increases; he threatens to disown her if she disobeys; he says it's a curse to have her!
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What literary device is present in Lines 131-138 (P 135-142)?
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Extended metaphor with tempest
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How does the concept of "the destruction of innocence" relate to Juliet in this scene?
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Juliet has learned to deceive her parents with double meanings, and she openly rebels.
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What reasons does Juliet have for feeling completely desperate and abandoned at this point in the play?
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Her lover has been exiled, her father has threatened to disown her, her mother ignores her threats of suicide, and even the Nurse betrays her by saying she should marry Paris.
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In Lines 187-88 (P 197-98) what does Lord Capulet think is the reason Juliet rejects Paris? What does he threaten to do if Juliet does not marry Paris?
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He thinks she feels too young to love; he wants to disown her.
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What evidence is there in Lines 206-227 (P 216-238) that Romeo and Juliet have taken their vows seriously?
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The statement that their vows can be broken only by death
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What change occurs in the relationship between Juliet and the nurse? Why?
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.The Nurse betrays her with the suggestion to marry Paris; Juliet regards the thought of bigamy as sin, and she no longer confides in the Nurse.
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What is the significance of Lines 232-235 (P 243-246)? What scheme does Juliet devise to get rid of the nurse and to get out of the house? Why do you think Juliet does not tell her parents the truth and take the easy way out?
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Juliet is now estranged from the Nurse; she lies to the Nurse and says she's going to the Friar to ask forgiveness for angering her parents. She does not tell her parents the truth because she is protecting Romeo and because she feels abandoned by her parents.
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What will Juliet do if Lady Capulet does not arrange to delay the marriage?
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Kill herself
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apostrophe:
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Sc. 1, Line 148 "Tybalt, my cousin!"
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metonymy:
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Sc. 1, L. 191 "my blood" for my kinsman; Sc. 1, L 41 "Make it a word and a blow" for a conversation/fight; Sc. 1, L. 54 "Here all eyes gaze on us" for people; Sc. 1, L. 93 "A plague of both houses" for families
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personification:
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Sc. 5, l. 19 "the morning's eye"/ Sc. 5, l. 59 "Dry sorrow drinks our blood"
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pun:
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Sc. 1, L. 99 "a grave man"
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**Famous Quotes from Act III: Identify the speaker, meaning, and significance of each quote.
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**Famous Quotes from Act III: Identify the speaker, meaning, and significance of each quote.
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"I am hurt. A plaque o' both your houses! I am sped." (Sc. 1, Lines 89-90) (P 93-94)
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Mercutio as he dies; he curses the two families; his death shows the long-reaching effects of the feud.
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"O Romeo, Romeo, brave Mercutio is dead! That gallant spirit hath aspired the clouds which too untimely here did scorn the earth." (Sc. 1, Lines 114-116) (P 121-23)
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Benvolio to Romeo after the fight with Tybalt and Mercutio; this quote points out the need for Romeo to defend his friend and leads to Tybalt's death—an important climax
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"My lord, I would that Thursday were tomorrow." (Sc. 4, Line 29) (P 32)
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Paris to Lord Capulet; shows his eagerness to marry Juliet
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"Art thou gone so, my lord, my love, my friend? I must hear from thee every day in the hour, for a minute there are many days." (Sc. 5, Lines 43-45)
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Romeo to Tybalt; it is a hidden reference to his marriage to Juliet, which causes a new response from Romeo toward a Capulet.
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"Methinks I see thee, now thou art below, as one dead in the bottom of the tomb." (Sc. 5, Lines 55-56)
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Juliet to Romeo; shows the intensity and impatience of their love (reluctant to part after their wedding night)
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"Indeed I never shall be satisfied with Romeo till I behold him—dead—is my heart so for a kinsman vexed." (Sc. 5, Lines 94-96) (P 98-100)
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Juliet as Romeo leaves her; foreshadows his death
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"Hang thee, young baggage! Disobedient wretch! I tell thee what—get thee to church a Thursday or never after look me in the face." (Sc. 5, Lines 161-163) (P 166-68)
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Juliet to Lady Capulet; reflects Juliet's double meaning and shows Juliet's lack of innocence and ability to deceive
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"I do protest, I've never injured thee, but love thee better than thou canst devise till thou shalt know the reason of my love." (Sc. 1, Lines 65-67) (P 69-71)
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Lord Capulet, angry over Juliet's refusal to marry Paris; this statement further isolates Juliet and shows her father's authoritarian nature
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act 2:))
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How does the prologue for Act II compare with the prologue for Act I?
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they have the same rhyme scheme, they both summarize the action, and they both use foreshadowing to show what might come next.
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According to the prologue, what is the basis for Romeo and Juliet's love?
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looks
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Mercutio refers to the popular saying, "Love is blind." What does that expression mean?
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it cannot not love someone no matter who/what they are. it doesn't care about hat that something looks like. it cant see imperfections.
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Explain the meaning of Romeo's line, "He jests at scars that never felt a wound."
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its easy for someone to joke about love if they havent even been loved/loved someone before.
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Why does the action of the plot speed up in this scene? (scene 2)
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romeo hears juliet. she doesnt have to play hard to get.
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How plausible is it that this event happens in this way?
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we accept it and go with the flow. we get caught up on their love story
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What images of light and dark are present in this scene? What is the significance of these images?
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juliet compares love to lightning since it moves so fast. juliet is afraid that their love is going to go too fast anf they wont love each other anymore.
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How do foreshadowing and light/dark imagery interact in Lines 117-120? (P 124-27)
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it foreshadows the coming deaths
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How does Shakespeare "cheat" to make his lines fit the rhythmic pattern of iambic pentameter?
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he uses accent marks and apostrophes
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What do the accent marks and the apostrophes indicate in Lines 25-32? (P 28-35)
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they make the stuff shorter
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How is the use of the religious terminology in Romeo and Juliet's first meeting extended to the balcony scene?
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"dear saint" and "bright angel" are used
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What is Romeo's attitude toward the danger he faces by courting Juliet? Give specific lines as support.
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he sayz that he would rather get stabbed by 20 swords than see an angry face on juliet. he only cares that juliet loves him
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Trace the series of emotions Juliet experiences in Lines 85-106. (P 90-111)
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doubt, embarrassment, apology, frankness, pleading, anxiety
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Why is Juliet afraid of having Romeo swear by the moon in Line 109? (P 114)
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the moon's phases change so quickly and she doesnt want their love to change like that.
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Relate Romeo's words in Lines 139-141 to Mercutio's previous Queen Mab speech. (P 146-48)
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he is afraid that queen mab just gave him a dream that wasnt true/would never come true
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What is Juliet concerned about in Lines 143-148? (P 150-155)
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she will give herself to romeo through marriage only
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After Romeo and Juliet vow their love for one another, what do they decide to do and when?
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get married the next day @ 9:00
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for 12 and 13 of scene 2 and 1 of scene 3, read over the soliloquies and pick out the literary device in it.
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have fun
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In what poetic style is Friar Laurence's speech written?
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rhymed couplets
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What examples of foreshadowing are present in Friar Laurence's speech? Cite specific lines.
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lines 23-28 when he talks about the plants. he says that some are good for you, but others can kill you
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What kind of relationship have Romeo and Friar Laurence had prior to this visit? Give specific lines to support your answer.
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it's like father-son. romeo starts off by saying, "good morrow, father" in line 31. friar laurence calls romeo his son when he says "that's my good son" in line 47. the friar knows about rosaline and juliet. their parents dont know.
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Why does Romeo go to see Friar Laurence? How does Friar Laurence respond to his request?
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romeo wants the friar to marry him and juliet. he is shocked, but he will help them.
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What comment from the Friar emphasizes the speed at which the plot is developing?
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"what change is here?"
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What can you determine from Scene 3 about Friar Laurence's view of men and women?
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men love with their eyes. men set a strong example for women
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Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry this couple?
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he thinks that it might end the feud between their parents.
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What warning does the Friar give Romeo? How does it relate to Juliet's thoughts in the previous scene?
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he tells romeo to slow down and not go so fast with their love. in the previous scene, juliet mentions how quickly they are getting married and that they should probably wait a while.
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How does Friar Laurence's soliloquy represent a theme of the entire play?
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good vs. evil
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Why does Tybalt issue a challenge to Romeo? What do we know about Tybalt's ability to fight?
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tybalt is a good fighter. he issues a challenge to romeo because he showed up to the party uninvited and provoked tybalt.
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Explain the irony in Lines 83-87. (P 90-95) What does Mercutio think he has done for Romeo with their matching of wits?
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mercutio talks about how romeo loves rosaline, but romeo really loves juliet. the audience knows who romeo really loves.
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Why does Romeo join in teasing the Nurse when he knows she come on a serious mission (Lines 108ff)? (P 117ff)
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he did enjoy the teasing, but he joins them because if he was nice to her, they would know something was up.
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Compare and contrast Mercutio and the Nurse.
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mercutio is smarter than the nurse, and they are in different families.
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How does Romeo describe Mercutio in Lines 137-139? (P 149-151)
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romeo says "a gentleman that loves to hear himself talk" and "he will talk more in 1 minute than he would would stand in a month. it means that he talks more than he stands and he loves to talk.
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Locate two idioms in Lines 154-59 (P 169-74) which are still in common use today.
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deal double, a fool's paradise.
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What warning does the Nurse give Romeo? Why does she do this?
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she tells him that paris is also interested in marrying juliet. she says that he shouldnt try to marry juliet if he isnt really that interested in her. she does this to let romeo that someone else wants her.
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i love food.
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In British folklore the herb rosemary symbolizes remembrance. It is also associated with weddings and funerals. How is linking rosemary to Romeo a way of foreshadowing (Lines 197-200)? (P 211-15)
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linking them together foreshadows both happiness and gr8 tragedy.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the nurse as a go-between in the lovers' affairs?
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disadvantages: 1. she talks a lot, and she might accidentally tell someone the secret. 2. she could tell someone the wrong thing since she gets stuff mixed up advantages: 1. she is lower class, so she doesn't talk to many people
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How is Juliet to arrange to meet Romeo?
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the nurse tells her that romeo said to meet him at the abbey (friar laurence) in the afternoon
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What theme does Juliet's soliloquy (Lines 1-17) discuss?
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youth vs. age. she is impatient with the old nurse.
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What characteristics of Juliet are evident in Lines 31-37? (P 33-39)
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practical, impatient, logical in reasoning, inconsiderable of elders (bc of throes of love)
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What is the Nurse doing in Lines 38-45? (P 40-48) Why is Juliet so irritated with her?
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she is trying to stall not telling juliet what romeo said to tell her. juliet wants to know really bad, but the nurse keeps changing the subject. she teases juliet by saying that romeo is a bad choice while listing his virtues
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At this point in the drama (Lines 68-69) (P 73-74), what complications are we aware of that could occur to interfere with Romeo and Juliet's happiness?
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paris- he wants to marry juliet tybalt- he challenges romeo to a duel. nurse or friar- they could accidentally slip the secret
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What is unusual about the Nurse's speech in Lines 68-77 (P 73-82)?
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it is written in blank verse. usually commoners like the nurse don't speak in poetry.
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How does this scene compare with Romeo's interview with the Friar?
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both contrast impatience of youth with deliberation of age
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What do Romeo's words in Lines 3-8 reveal about his view of love?
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his total happiness
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Explain the foreshadowing in Lines 9-11.
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it is compared to gunpowder and violet (the end is predicted)
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What is Friar Laurence's warning in Lines 14-15?
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he says that their love could wear out quickly bc love is fast. it is all consuming and volatile (likely to change and for the worst)
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What does Romeo ask Juliet to do in Lines 24-29?
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he says to describe in eloquent language their love and happiness
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What is Juliet's response to Romeo's request?
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her happiness cannot be put into words; true understanding doesn't require flowery words (poetry or poetic words)
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Compare Juliet's speech in Lines 30-34 to Romeo's usual style of speech.
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she speaks metaphorically like romeo. one cannot express her love in words.
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How does Romeo express the idea that in spite of the tragedy which is to close the play, their love will triumph over death?
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it is enough to "call her mine"
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How is Scene 3 a contrast to Scene 2?
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scene 3- age, caution, respect scene 2- feelings of youth and passion pouring out
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How is Scene 4 a contrast to Scene 3?
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scene 4- public, frivolous (not having any serious meaning or value) scene 3- serious, private *both have warnings*
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you got this. you're almost done!
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go you
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Compare the warnings which have been issued during Act II.
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1. love moderately 2. go slowly, not fast 3. take your time
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In what ways have Romeo and Juliet changed since the beginning of the play?
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his goals in love have changed, and he has pulled away from his parents (danger)
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Literary Devices : Find examples of the following devices in Act II. Include line #'s for ease of locating the examples.
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dramatic irony ( at least two examples)
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1. when mercutio thinks that romeo gave up on love. we know he didn't. 2. when juliet is waiting on the nurse to tell her what romeo said about the wedding
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soliloquy (List all soliloquies with speaker and line #'s.)
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juliet- lines 1-17 in act 2 scene 5 The clock struck nine when I did send the nurse; Friar laurence- lines 1-22 in act 2 scene 3 The gray-eyed morn smiles on the frowning night Romeo- lines 1-25 in act 2 scene 2 But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
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personification
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the "envious moon"
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hyperbole
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"the brightness of her cheeks would shame the stars"
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only 33 days left as a middle schooler.
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pun
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Mercutio: Sure wit, follow me this jest now till thou hast worn out thy pump, that, when the single sole of it is worn, the jest may remain, after the wearing, solely singular. Act 2 scene 4
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metaphor
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"juliet is the sun"
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simile
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"O, my love is like the a red, red rose"
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paradox
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"Within the infant rind of this small flower Poison hath residence and medicine power" "the earth is her tomb, that is her womb"
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epithet
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madman, passion, love
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apostrophe
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"Oh, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" (juliet line 33 act 2 scene 2)
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allusion
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(act 2 scene 3, line 4)- "titan's fiery wheels" friar laurence
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Famous Quotations from Act II: Identify the speaker of each of the following quotes and explain the meaning and significance of each. (sorry for the creepy picture)
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"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." (Sc. 2, Lines 2-4)
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romeo- But wait, what's that light in the window over there? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Rise up, beautiful sun, and kill the jealous moon
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"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. " (Sc. 2, Lines 33-36) (P 36-39)
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juliet- Oh, Romeo, Romeo, why do you have to be Romeo? Forget about your father and change your name. Or else, if you won't change your name, just swear you love me and I'll stop being a Capulet.
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"I know not how to tell thee who I am. My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself, because it's an enemy to thee." (Sc. 2, Lines 54-56) (P 59-61)
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juliet- What does a name mean? The thing we call a rose would smell just as sweet if we called it by any other name.
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"Good night, good night! Parting is such sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow." (Sc. 2, Lines 184-85) (P 199-200)
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Juliet- Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow that I'll say good night until tonight becomes tomorrow.
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"These violent delights have ends." (Sc. 6, Line 9)
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Friar laurence- These sudden joys have sudden endings
