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What does the street fight at the beginning of the play foreshadow?
How violent and how many deaths are about to come
In the beginning of the play, Romeo has been acting melancholy lately because he loves Juliet, but Juliet does not love him in return. Correct?
No he loves Rosaline because he doesn’t even know juliet
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo in Act 1 about his troubles with love?
He tells to start looking at other girls instead of being hooked on rosaline
Romeo has a dream before the party and explains, “I fear too early, for my mind misgives / Some consequences yet hanging in the stars / Shall bitterly begin his fearful date…” What does this foreshadow?
His untimely death
Before the party, Lady Capulet wants Juliet to look at Paris-a valiant, wealthy, handsome man who would make a good addition to their family because…?
He is wealthy and good looking
According to Lady Capulet in the following quote, what does she value? “Read o’er the volume of young Paris’ face/ And find delight writ there with beauty’s pen.”
his looks
Why is Tybalt so angry at the party?
because Romeo is their and he doesn’t like him because he is a Montesquieu and was told not to fight him
Benvolio is always trying to instigate fights so he is a foil for Tybalt, correct?
No he’s a peace maker
After falling in love at first sight, Romeo and Juliet learn that their families are enemies. However, Romeo still goes to Juliet’s balcony to confess his love. Based on Juliet’s reaction, what will she do?
she also likes him and they decide to get married
While Juliet is on the balcony during act 2, Romeo begins comparing Juliet to what?
the sun
As Romeo leaves, Juliet uses the oxymoron, “Parting is such sweet -
sorrow
Friar Laurence knows Romeo was recently in love with Rosaline. He accuses young men of loving with their -
Eyes
Friar Laurence voices his concern of Romeo’s recent feelings for Rosaline, and questions the fact that Juliet is a Capulet and therefore an enemy of Romeo’s family (Montagues). But he does what?
Marries them to bring the families together
Immediately before the wedding, Romeo states, “But whatever misfortunes occur, they can’t ruin the joy I feel with one look at her.” This foreshadows only good things to come, correct?
No it means whatever happens he will always love her even if they die
Who dies in the beginning of act 3 during the street fight?
Mercutio and Tybalt
When Tybalt insults Romeo, Mercutio defends his name. Romeo tries to break the fight up but Mercutio gets stabbed. What is Romeo’s reaction?
Guilty
Juliet has a vision of Romeo “As one dead in the bottom of a tomb” (3.5). This foreshadows what
that tybalts dead and she doesn’t know it
What advice does the nurse give to Juliet after Romeo has been banished but Juliet refuses to marry Paris?
To just Marry him
The following quote: “I wish I knew not why it [the wedding of Juliet and Paris] should be slowed,” in regards to the wedding is about what?
Irony
Who gave Juliet the potion, so she could fake her death?
Friar Lawrence
If the potion to fake her death does not work, Juliet threatens to…
Kill herself
After Juliet’s “death,” there is a brief scene where the musicians and Peter insult each other. This is known as…
Comic relief
Romeo and Juliet are the only characters that die in Act 5. Correct?
no Paris and Romeo’s mom ( lady Montesquieu ) die as well
Both Romeo and Juliet would be a foil for Friar because they react quickly. Correct?
True they are impetuous they are always told to slow down
