Act 1 Flashcards
Act 1 Questions
Why are the two families fighting?
An old grudge that they don’t really remember
Who is involved in the fight besides the two families?
The townspeople
This is the sad story of a couples…
ill fated love and suicide
The families anger is ended by what?
Their children’s deaths
How many hours does the play take?
Two hours
Scene 1 opens on the streets of?
Verona, Italy
The two families hate each other. What are their names?
Capulets and Montagues
Prince Escalus breaks up a fight and says that if another one occurs, those involved will be what?
They will be killed
List three symptoms of Romeo’s heartbreak his friends and family have noticed
He cries
He stays in his room
He avoids his friend, Benvolio
Romeo is depressed. Why?
The one he loves has sworn to be a virgin and a nun
What does Paris ask Capulet?
For his daughter, Juliet’s, hand in marriage
What are two reasons Capulet declines Paris’s offer?
Juliet is too young
It’s her choice
What is Benvolio trying to convince Romeo of?
To forget Rosaline
How does Benvolio feel about love?
Benvolio thinks that love is a sickness or infection
How does the Nurse feel about Juliet?
Loves her like a daughter
Why is the Nurse impressed with Paris?
He is handsome
Why does Lady Capulet think Paris is a fine husband?
He will not lower her position and is attractive.
What does Juliet promise her mother?
She will look at Paris and see if she likes him, but will not do anything more.
Why is Romeo afraid to go to the Capulets masquerade?
He is a Montague and it may cause a problem. He also had a dream about him dying at the party.
Who does Romeo fall in love with at the masquerade?
Juliet
Who overhears Romeo talking about Juliet?
Tybalt
Capulet stops Tybalt from attacking Romeo. Why?
Capulet is in a good mood, and says that Romeo and his friends are welcome
What do Romeo and Juliet refer to each other as during their conversation?
A Saint and a Pilgrim
Why do they speak in religious terms?
It was believed that marriage was holy back then
