Romeo and Juliet Act II

When does Act II, Scene i take place?

Day 1, Sunday

Where does Act II, Scene i take place?

A lane by the wall of Capulet's orchard.

Instead of returning home after the party, where does Romeo go?

Over the orchard wall into the Capulet orchard.

Why does he hide from Benvolio and Mercutio?

He does not want Benvolio and Mercutio to get suspicious since he is in the enemy's orchard.

Do you think Benvolio and Mercutio realize Romeo has found a new love?

No because Mercutio talks of Rosaline: "I conjure thee by Rosaline's bright eyes.

When does Act II, Scene ii take place?

Day 1, Sunday

Where does Act II, Scene ii take place?

Capulet's orchard.

To whom is Romeo referring when he talks about scars that never felt a wound? What does he mean by this remark?

Mercutio; Mercutio has never been in love, but yet he makes fun of Romeo for being in love.

How has Romeo's attitude toward life changed since he has met Juliet?

Dejected to elated.

How does Romeo learn of Juliet's love for him?

She is willing to give up her name so they can be together.

Romeo speaks and reveals his love for Juliet. What does he tell her helped him climb the garden walls?

His love for Juliet.

Which lover uses images of light?

Romeo

Which lover uses images of birds and flowers?

Juliet

Who from the Capulet house interrupts the balcony scene?

Nurse

In what ways does Juliet seem more practical than Romeo?

Juliet tells Romeo to leave before they are caught together and does not want Romeo to swear his love for her just yet because they have not thought enough about it.

When does Act II, Scene iii take place?

Day 2, Monday

Where does Act II, Scene iii take place?

Friar Lawrence's Cell

What is Friar Lawrence's special skill or area of knowledge?

The medicinal properties of plants.

What two things does Friar Lawrence say about Romeo's early arrival?

Romeo is either troubled or has not gone to bed yet.

Why does Romeo go to see the Friar?

He wants the Friar to marry them.

Why is the Friar surprised at Romeo's confession of a new love?

Romeo was so heartbroken over Rosaline.

What doubts does he have about Romeo's proposal?

He is not sure Juliet will be faithful if Romeo can so easily forget Rosaline and find a new love.

Why does the Friar finally decide to marry Romeo and Juliet? Why is that ironic?

He hopes their marriage will end the feud. This is ironic because it is their deaths that do this.

When does Act II, Scene iv take place?

Day 2, Monday

Where does Act II, Scene iv take place?

A street in Verona.

What is the letter that Tybalt sends to Romeo's house?

A challenge to a duel.

Although Mercutio teases Romeo, he is actually worried about him. Why?

They are close friends, and Mercutio is afraid Romeo's love-sickness will make him weak in a fight.

What plan does Romeo make for his secret marriage to Juliet?

Romeo tells the nurse to tell Juliet to come up with an excuse to leave the house and meet him in Friar Lawrence's cell.

Do you think it occurs to Romeo to not trust Juliet's nurse?

No because he does not know how chatty she is. Juliet trusts her, which is good enough for him.

When does Act II, Scene v take place?

Day 2, Monday

Where does Act II, Scene v take place?

Capulet's orchard

Does the Nurse praise or find fault in Romeo?

Praise - She thinks he's handsome and gentle, if not that polite.

Is the Nurse really tired or is she teasing Juliet?

Teasing

What does Act II, Scene v reveal about Juliet's feelings?

She is very much in love with Romeo.

When does Act II, Scene vi take place?

Day 2, Monday

Where does Act II, Scene vi take place?

Friar Lawrence's cell

What excuse does Juliet give for going to Friar Lawrence's cell?

She says she is going to confession.

What concern does the Friar express about the relationship of Romeo and Juliet?

He worries they are rushing into marriage and their relationship will not last.

What are the six most important events in Act II?

1. Romeo ditches his companions and enters the Capulet garden.
2. Romeo and Juliet tell each other they love each other.
3. Romeo visits the Friar and makes plans for the marriage.
4. Mercutio tells Benvolio that Tybalt has challenged Romeo.
5. Romeo expl