In the Prologue, what does it mean that Juliet's "means [are] much less"?
She is not able to leave home without a chaperone, so she cannot see Romeo when she wants.
What does the Prologue say has happened to Romeo's love for Rosaline?
It dies
Where and when does scene i take place?
In the Capulet garden; after the party
Why does Romeo want to hide from Mercutio and Benevolio
He is not ready to go home and hopes to see Juliet again.
Who does Mercutio think Romeo is in love with in scene i?
Rosaline
How does Mercutio praise Rosaline in order to attract Romeo's attention?
He describes her beautiful form (hand, leg, face, etc).
What do you as a reader know in this scene that Mercutio and Benevolio do not?
Romeo is no longer in love with Rosaline.
To what does Romeo compare Juliet to? How bright does he say her eyes are?
To the sun. As bright as the stars.
What does he wish he were? Why?
A glove on her hand. So he could touch her cheek.
In scene ii, when Juliet says, "...wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name" what does she mean?
Deny your family and refuse to be called a Montague.
What does she mean when she says. "Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet"?
If you can't do that, swear your love to me, and I'll marry you.
What does Juliet say about Romeo's name?
It is not the most important part of him.
What does Juliet mean when she says, "That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet"?
Just because Romeo happens to be a Montague does not change who he is inside. He could be called "turnip" and he would still be wonderful.
Why is Juliet surprised when Romeo speaks?
She did not know that he was there, listening to her.
What does Romeo say is more dangerous than Juliet's kinsmen?
The look of rejection in her eye.
How does he say that he discovered who Juliet was?
Love told him.
Why does Juliet so open and honest with Romeo?
He has already heard her proclaim her love when she didn't know he was listening.
Why doesn't she want him to swear by the moon?
It changes, and if he swears by that his love may change also.
Why is Juliet so cautious about the promises they have made to each other?
She thinks they are moving too fast
What choice does Juliet set before Romeo?
If he is honest about his love and wanting to marry her, he needs to send her the time and place of their wedding.
As they are trying to say goodnight, Romeo says, "Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books, But love from love, toward school with heavy looks." What does he mean?
Love goes to love like kids leaving school - happy, but it goes away from love like kids going to school - grumpy.
In scene iii, what is Friar Lawrence collecting? For what purpose
Herbs, plants, and flowers. To make medicine.
For what reasons does Friar Lawrence think could cause Romeo to arrive at the church so early?
A distempered (troubled) mind; distemperature (illness); he has not been in bed all night
Who does Fr. Lawrence assume Romeo has spent the night with?
Rosaline
How does Fr. Lawrence react when Romeo says he has forgotten Rosaline? Why does he react that way?
He is shocked and upset. Romeo spent so much time obsessing over Rosaline and now he has suddenly changed his mind.
Where does Fr. Lawrence say young men's love resides?
In their eyes
What does Romeo say Fr. Lawrence scolds him for? How does Friar Lawrence correct this statement?
Loving
Romeo did not love Rosaline, he obsessived over her.
What does Romeo request of the monk?
To marry him and Juliet TODAY.
Why does Fr. Lawrence ultimately agree to perform the wedding?
He thinks it may end the feud
What are Benvolio and Mercutio doing as scene iv opens?
Talking about where Romeo might have been all night.
To what do they attirbute Romeo's strange behavior?
His feelings for Rosaline
What new occurance in the Montague/Capulet feud do Mercutio and Benvolio know about that Romeo has not yet learned?
Tybalt has sent a letter to Romeo's house presumably challenging him to a duel.
Why is the Nurse looking for Romeo?
She is the messenger sent by Juliet to find out the details of the wedding.
How does Mercutio treat the Nurse?
He makes fun of her.
What scheme has Romeo devised?
Juliet should tell her parents she is going to confession so that she can get out of the house alone; Nurse should hide a rope ladder so that Romeo can sneak into the house later that night.
Who does the Nurse say also wants to marry Juliet? What are Juliet's feelings toward this other man?
Paris; Juliet would rather marry a toad.
What elements in scene iv forshadow the fatality of Romeo and Juliet's love?
Mercutio and Benvolio discussing Tybalt's challenge; the secret wedding; Nurse's comment about "two may keep counsel, putting one away.
How long did the Nurse promise Juliet that she would be gone? How long has she been gone?
30 minutes; 3 hours
According Juliet, in what way could the Nurse be a better messenger?
If the Nurse were younger and in love, she would have been faster to get back with the message.
The Nurse puts off answering Juliet's questions about the marriage plans with four excuses. What are they?
Her bones ache (she's tired); she's out of breath; she has a headache; her back hurts
What does Fr. Lawrence mean in scene vi when he says, "These violent delights have violent ends...Therefore love moderately, long love doth so..."?
If you start with violence, you will end with violence (foreshadowing); Love in moderation - long love lasts the longest.
Why can't Fr. Lawerence leave Romeo and Juliet alone?
They are not yet married and young girls cannot be left in the company of a male who is not a relative without a chaperone.
Is the marriage itself shown onstage?
No.