Chapter 8️⃣ Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the time?
Early 14th century (1300’s)
What is the setting?
Verona and mantua, Italy
What day does act 1 take place?
Sunday
What is oh of nothing first created?
Biblical allusion
List a oxymoron.
Feather of lead
Bright smoke
Cold fire
Sick health
Example of a metaphor.
Love is smoke
Example of synecdoche.
She hath not seen the change of fourteen years, let two more Summer’s wither in their pride
Example of personification.
Earth hath sallowed all my hopes but she
When does the first coincidence occur?
Capsules servants cannot read the show invitation from Romeo
How old is Juliet?
Thirteen
Does caplet want the feud to end?
Yes
What introduces the theme of fate?
I fear to early for my mind misgives some consequences yet hanging in the stars
Give an example of simile.
A rich jewel in ehsiops ear
What does Juliet mean my only love sprung from hate
He love sprung from the feud
What is different from the Elizabeth stage?
The audience was closer than they are today
What kind of stages were used?
Platform stages
What are the two biggest subgenres in drama?
Comedy and tradgy
What are dramas?
Stories consisting of actions and diolouge for stage performance. In order to consider drama as a literary genre one must remove a vital aspect of performance
What is a picture frame stage?
Is open to the audience on only one side like a window into real life. In theatre the round productions there are no walls and the audience surrounds the stage thus blurring the line in between actors and audience members
What is the main conflict?
Love vs. hostile secioty
How does shaskspere reveal his tone?
Through characters advice
What is is Romeo troubled by at the beginning?
His unrequited love for rosolyn
What introduces the theme of fate vs. free will?
The term star crossed lovers
Why do Romeo and Juliet have our sympathy?
Because their tender and self sacrificing love for each other
