How Does Benvolio show himself to be a reasoning man?
Benvolio doesn't want to cause an unnecessary fight. It is also so hot and anger is easily triggered he says. "Capels are abroad
What is Mercutio's response? Is he correct?
Mercutio says Benvolio is more hot headed than he is but Mercutio needs to follow his own advice. When Mercutio gives advice he is speaking more of himself.
How does Mercutio show himself to be the more reckless of the two?
Mercutio, thou consortest with Romeo" "Consort?, What, dost thou make us minstrels?" Consort can be used as a double entendre or also having a sexual meaning.
Romeo enters. Tybalt has a few heated words for Romeo. Even after hearing the insults, Romeo says he has to love Tybalt. Why does Romeo say this?
Romeo and Tybalt are now family so he must love him, "...till thou shalt know the reason of my love. And so, good Capulet, which name I tender...
How does Romeo hint to his marriage to Juliet?
He says "...Till thou shalt know the reason of my love.
How does Mercutio react to Romeo's refusal to fight with Tybalt? Why is this element of the scene significant?
O calm, dishonorable, vile submission!" Mercutio says he has a hatred now for both families and Romeo dishonored him. This is Dramatic Irony, Romeo is backing out cause of love, we know why he is backing out of the fight.It was love not cowardice.
In what way id Romeo responsible for Mercutio's being stabbed?
Tybalt is looking for Romeo but he finds hotheaded Mercutio. Romeo trys to end the fight cause he isn't allowed to fight since he married Juliet. Tybalt takes his chance and stabs Mercutio.
In what way is Mercutio's comment about his wound ironic?
Mercutio uses verbal irony to make his death humorous.
"Ay, Ay a scratch, a scratch."
"..not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door."
"Ask for ne tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man." The word grave can be used as either a tomb or as the m
Romeo s, "My very friend hatj got this mortal/ In my behalf; my reputation stain'd/ With tybalt's slander.-..." Romeo uses "stain'd", which takes on a duel meaning. What are the different meanings?
blood and reputation are stained reputation is ruined because of the murder
What is Romeo's reaction to Mercutio's death?
Romeo is mad and wants to avenge his death.
"Alive in triumph, and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity..."
"This days black fate on more days doth depend. This but begins the woe other must end.
What is Romeo willing to sacrifice for Mercutio?
Romeo is willing to sacrifice his life for Mercutio. "Either thou or I, or both, must go with him.
Once killing Tybalt, Romeo says, "O, I am fortune's fool!" What does he mean by this? What major theme does this statement support?
This statement supports the fate vs. freewill theme. Romeo blames fate for what happened not taking up for his mistakes.
Throughout this play, loyalty proves to be a determining factor for characters who have a decision to make. What is your opinion of Benvolio after he tells the prince that romeo is responsible for Tybalt's death?
First he tells him to leave but then snitches on gim to the prince, where he then explains what happened.
What does Lady Capulet request of the Prince?
Lady Capulet wants justice by killing Romeo. She wants justice for Tybalt who she believes did not kill Mercutio.
"I beg for justice, which thou, prince, must give. Romeo slew Tybalt, Romeo must not live.
What slant does Benvolio put on his account of the fight?
Of Tybalt, deaf to peace, but that he tilts" pg. 127
What is Lady Capulet's comment on Benvolio's story?
Lady Capulet says that Benvolio's story is not true.
"Kinsman to the Montague...makes him false, he speaks not true.
What is the Prince's decision?
The Prince decides that Romeo must leave.
"Immediately we do exhile him
The night is a very significant time for Romeo and Juliet. In her soliloquy, she mentions "night" at least 12 times. List 10 ways Juliet uses "night".
loving black-browed night" personification turning the night into something human and comforting.
"all the world be in love with night" saying if Romeo were the stars everyone would love it.
"as in the night before some festival" the night is exciting to
As Juliet waits for night and Romeo's visit, the Nurse arrives with news. What is the news, and how is it presented?
The nurse begins with "..he's dead,he's dead, he's dead!" which makes Juliet think she is speaking of Romeo. Then after discussion the Nurse says Tybalt and Juliet think both have died. the Nurse finally gets out that Romeo killed Tybalt and he is banishe
Juliet's first reastion is to call Romeo names. What does she call her beloved Romeo? The names she calls Romeo are quite obscure; what do you think they suggest? What is odd about these insults?
O serpent heart hid with a flow'ring face! Did ever dragon keep so air a cave?..."
What Juliet says is meant to be insulting but she "loves" Romeo so much she says nice things as well.
After the name calling, what is Juliet's second reaction? What does this second reaction prove?
When I, thy three-hours wife, have mangled it? But wherefore, villain, didst though kill mt cousin? That villain cousin would have killed my husband."
Juliet knows that if Romeo had not killed Tybalt then Tybalt would have killed Romeo.
Juliet, figuratively states: "Some word there was, worser than Tybalt's death,/That murder'd me..." What is it that "murder'd" Juliet? Why does she choose to express herself in this way?
The choice of "murder'd" shows that she is devastated about Tybalt and Romeo. Her one love hurt her enough to kill her. She is devastated about Romeo's banishment. This foreshadows the deaths at the end of the play.
Why does the Nurse, who is obviously fond of Tybalt, volunteer to go and get Romeo?
Juliet said that with Romeo banished, she is going to go get her room to kill herself. The Nurse knows Romeo is the only one who can comfort her. Being the wonderful confidante she is, the Nurse offers to find Romeo.
Where is Romeo hiding, what seems to be Juliet's plan, and what does she give to the Nurse?
He is hiding at Friar Lawrence's cell, her plan is to make it to where the lovers can be together, she gives the Nurse her ring to give to Romeo. Her ring sends a message which shows it is not a trap.
How does Romeo react to the news that he has been banished?
Romeo complains a great deal because, to him, life outside Verona, without Juliet, would be no life at all.
What is Friar Laurence's reaction to Romeo's complaining?
Friar Laurence is disappointed with Romeo's reaction because by law, Romeo should be put to death for the crime he committed. Instead, the Prince has spared Romeo's life by subjecting him to the banishment, Romeo should be grateful.
Romeo is obviously devastated to be banished from his Juliet, but he is being very stubborn, not even attempting to listen to the Friar's advice and positive words. Romeo tells the Friar to "...talk no more." What does the Friar conclude at this point?
The Friar says, "O,then I see that madman have no ears.
Why is the Friar unable, according to Romeo, to truly understand Romeo's feelings about Juliet and being banished?
Romeo says,in effect, that the Friar has never felt passion and , therefore, cannot understand Romeo's passion for Juliet and how devastating his separation from her is. "Thou canst not speak of that thou dost not feel" pg. 145 line 68
The Nurse arrives and informs the Friar and Romeo that Juliet, too, is crying just as Romeo is. Hearing of Juliet's unhappiness and the hatred he supposes she feels toward him, he draws his knife to kill himself. What does the Friar accuse him of?
The Friar cannot believe how Romeo is acting, he is not acting like a man but a woman and a beast. "Thy tears are womanish thy wild acts denote/The in a seeming man!/ Or ill-beseeming beast in seeming both!" pg. 149
For what things does the Friar say Romeo should be happy about?
Juliet is alive; Tybalt could have killed Romeo; although the Prince could have sentenced him to death he spared his life and ordered banishment.
What does the Friar then tell him to do? What instructions does the Friar give Romeo?
Romeo should stop complaining about fate; instead, he should go see Juliet, and say farewell. Romeo is told to go to Mantau and stay til the marriage can be made public, the families are reconciled, and the Prince will lift the banishment.
In the conversation between Lord Capulet, his wife, and, what do they think is Juliet's present cause of grief?
Juliet's parents and Paris believe Juliet is locking herself in her room because of her grief over Tybalt. This shows dramatic irony we know cause she weeps for Romeo,the killer.
What is learned about Paris' character?
Paris is waiting patiently to court Juliet, and after learning of her mourning, Paris states, "These times of woe afford no time to woo." Shows he is sympathetic and considerate of Juliets feelings. Shows his loyalty.
What decision does Lord Capulet make, and why do you suppose he makes this decision?
Capulet decides that Juliet and Paris are to marry on Thursday. The suggestion seems to be that a marriage may help Juliet out of grief.
What is your opinion of Juliet's parents and of Paris?
Juliet's parents are forcing a marriage upon her but Paris seems to be very kind towards Juliet.
Summarize the conversation between Romeo and Juliet at the opening of this scene.
Juliet tries to convince Romeo that it is not morning. Romeo knows he is risking his life by staying but he gives in since he would rather stay with Juliet.
The mother enters and, seeing Juliet weeping at Romeo's departure, believes the weeping is for Tybalt. The mother then vents her own anger at Romeo and discloses her plan to have him found and poisoned. Why does Juliet appear to speak ill of Romeo?
The speech can be read so that it has two meanings. The second meaning, professing her love for Romeo, is known by the audience, but not her mother. Dramatic Irony
What news does Juliet's mother bring? What is Juliet's response to her mother?
Juliet is to marry Paris on Thursday. Juliet ironically, states that she would rather marry the villain, Romeo, then Paris.
Why does Lord Capulet get so angry when he hears of Juliet's desire not to marry.
Lord Capulet feels that Juliet is "unworthy" because she is so ungrateful about the marriage. He also seems angry that Juliet questions his authority.
Why do you think Lord Capulet is so controlling of his family.
During Shakespeare's day, women had little say, and depended on the men to provide for them financially and emotionally. Women are forced to obey.
What does Lord Capulet threaten if Juliet chooses not to marry Paris?
...never after look me in the face" also foreshadows death at the end of the play.
When the Nurse tries to speak up for Juliet, what is she told?
Capulet says that the Nurse should hold her tongue.
In the last words of Lore Capulet's speech, how does he try to persuade Juliet to go through with the marriage to Paris?
Lord Capulet argues that he own Juliet , and he has decided to give her to Paris; he is not ordering her to be hanged or starved unless she disobeys and she will not inherit his worth.
If forced to marry, what does Juliet threaten? What is her mother's response?
Juliet threatens to kill herself. Juliet is so obstinate about not marrying Paris that her mother is finished discussing it with her.
What is the Nurse's advice, and how can she give that advice knowing how Juliet feels?
The Nurse tells Juliet to forget Romeo and go ahead with the marriage to Paris. To the Nurse, a man is a man, and in all respects, Paris is as good or a better one, very practical for the time period.
In what way does the Nurse's opinion contrast with Juliet's? What kind of character does this make the Nurse?
The Nurse is in favor of courtly love, a Juliet favors a true love. Because of the contrast, the Nurse can be a foil to Juliet.
When Juliet hears this opinion, what is her decision regarding the Nurse?
Juliet is going to stop confiding in the Nurse.
Juliet tells the Nurse she is going to Friar Laurence to confess her sins. Why is she really going there?
Juliet wants the Friar to help her find a way out of the marriage to Paris. If he sees no way out she plans to kill herself.