Act 1 scenes 1-5: Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
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Augment
make something greater by adding to it; increases
chaste
not having sexual nature or intention
flourish
to grow or develop successfully
fortnight
a period of two weeks
importune
harass persistently for or to do something
nuptial
relating to marriage or weddings
pernicious
having a harmful effect
posterity
all future generations of people
transgression
an act against the law or rule
What is the attitude of the prince toward the feud of the capulets and montagues?
The prince was very upset/angry about them fighting
What city is the setting of the main action of the play?
Verona/Italy
Which character is most aggressive and eager to prolong the fight?
Tybalt (Juliet’s cousin)
What scene of conflict opens the action?
The servingmen and kingsmen of the capulet & montagues
What edict does the Prince proclaim regarding anyone who breaks the peace again?
They will pay with their lives
How old will Juliet be on her next birthday?
14
How does Romeo learn of the party at the Capulet house?
From the servingmen
What young man does Lord Capulet favor to marry his daughter?
Paris
What is Romeo’s emotional state when we first meet him?
He was sad cause his love was not returned from Rosaline. Rosaline did not want to be married. He was kinda dramatic because of this.
Why does benvolio go to the masquerade?
To find a new woman
How and why does Romeo’s language change after he meets Juliet at the masquerade
He starts speaking like he is in love and forgets about Rosalie. He is completely happy again.
Lord Capulet
Old man, Juliet’s dad
Lord Montague
Romeo’s dad
Mercutio
Romeo’s best friend/kingsmen of prince
Romeo
son of Montague
