in which Northern Italian city is the play set?
Verona, Italy
What is the purpose of the Prologue
to explain the story
Romeo and Juliet is essentially a love story. Why do you think Shakespeare begins it with a violent street fight?
to show the families hated each other
for which family do Gregory and Sampson work?
Juliet's family: The Capulets
what does Sampson mean she he says "We'll not carry coals' in line 1
They will not be the very poorest people who carry coals. They will not tolerate insults from Montagues.
Benvolio's name means " well-wishing". How does our first encounter with him help t establish him as a "well-wishing" character?
He tries to stop the fight, and then explains what happened.
What impression do you have of Tybalt and his attitude to his feud?
He's very angry and likes to fight. he will continue the feud
Prince Escaulus scolds Capulet and Montague. what punishment will they suuffer if thier followers fight in the street again?
Death
what advice does Benvolio give to his lovesick cousin?
He tells Romeo to meet other girls
How old is Juliet?
14 years old
what condition does lord capulet make on Julie's behalf concerning the proposal?
he wants Paris to win Julie's love, then they can marry adfhs