Romeo and Juliet Act II Flashcards
What does Juliet compare her’s and Romeo’s newly professed love to? Explain why.
A flower bud-it can be beautiful with time
Lightning-it could be quick and destructive
How is Juliet more realistic than Romeo in the balcony scene?
Juliet is concerned about her family finding and killing him. Romeo is not.
The beginning of Scene III is the Friar’s monologue. What does he say about plants and flowers?
The properties plants and flowers have that are both good and evil are also in people.
Why does the Friar agree to the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks that the marriage will end the feud. Ironically, it does because Romeo’s and Juliet’s deaths end the feud.
What important letter is in Act II?
Tybalt’s challenge for Romeo.
How does the Nurse tease Juliet in Scene V?
The Nurse tries to get off topic by complaining about many things and asking Juliet random questions.
Who calls the Nurse “A sail”? What is the implication? Who says she needs a fan? What is the implication?
Romeo calls the Nurse “A sail” meaning he thinks that she is fat. Mercutio says that she needs a fan meaning that he thinks that she is ugly.
What does the Friar pray for at the beginning of Scene VI?
Friar Lawrence prays that the marriage will be blessed by the heavens.
