what dramatic functions are served by the prologue
it tells us the setting, characters, and foreshadows romeo and juliets death
how is the feud portrayed in the plays first scene
the servants fight
what does the first scene of the play reveal about Romeo's Behavior
he is very emotional; he locks himself in his room and shuts out the light
what contrasting concepts of love are presented in scene 1
Good-in love
Bad-heart break
what is learned about Capulets father daughter relationship during scene 2?
he cares about her;she is his only child
what complications of plot arise in scene 2
romeo is supposed to be looking at other girls
what concepts of love are presented by the female characters in scene 3?
Lady Capulet first approaches Juliet with the idea of marrying Paris
characterize Mercutio as he appears in scene 4
witty, not serious, good friend
Describe Romeo and Juliets discoveries of each others identity
they both dont care about each others identity. they want to be with each other, and that their last names dont matter
In what ways does Capulet prove himself a good host?
He sees Romeo but does not have him killed or kicked out since he is not doing anything bad or harmful
Act 2
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what is significant about mercutios remarks to Romeo in Scene 1 and Romeos response in scene 2?
Mercutio doesnt understand love,
romeos love for rosaline has vanished
/what images of light and fire does juliet inspire to Romeo
he calls her the sun, to outshine the moon, and the stars in her eyes
what concerns does juliet express in Act 2, scene 2?
she is concerned that someone will see Romeo and kill him.Also, she is concered that if romeo hears everything she said, he wont love her
Locate examples of dramatic irony in Act 2 scene 2
we know that they are going to die.
We know that he is listening but she doesnt
what philosophical observations does Friar Lawrence make in Act2 scene 2
Plants have the ability to do good or bad depending on how they are used
what is friar lawrence's reaction to Romeos request in act 2 scene 3
he is very against it at first, but them decides that it would help both of the families
characterize mercutio as he appears in act 2 scene 4
pretentious,hates tybalt, playful, concerned with romeo
describe the intervies between juliets nurse and romeo in act 2 scene 4
she warns romeo to be serious about juliet, and he tells her that he is and that he will marry her
how does he nurse inform juliet of romeos plans?how does Juliet react?
she stalls.
juliet freaks out and runs away after him
what elements in act 2 scene 4 foreshadow the fatality of romeo and juliets love
reference to gunpowder;Romeo challenges death
Act 3
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Structurally, how does Act 3 Scene 1 resemble Act 1 Scene 1?
Begins with a fight and then the Prince shows up
Analyze Mercutio's dying remarks in Scene 1
He says that he will be dead by tomorrow, curses both families, blames Romeo for his death.
What purposes are served by Benvolio's summary of events in Scene 1?
Favors the Montagues. This is a short recap before the action rises
Compare Juliet's soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 5 with her soliloquy of Act 3 Scene 2
In Act 2, Juliet is waiting for the Nurse to return with news from Romeo. In Act 3, Juliet wants it to be night so that she can see Romeo. She seems even more in love with Romeo in Act 3 Scene 2
How does the Nurse reveal the details of Romeo's banishment in Scene 2? What is Juliet's reaction
The Nurse tells Juliet "He's dead" which makes Juliet think she is talking about Romeo. She describes the wound and then finally reveals that Tybalt has died. Juliet says he is beautiful on the inside but evil on the inside. She says although she should h
Describe Romeo's reaction to the banishment in Scene 3
He says that it is worse than death and that they might as well just kill him
What admonition does Friar Lawrence give Romeo in Scene 3
He says that Romeo should be thankful because the Prince was kind and replaced a crime punishable by death with banishment. Says philosophy will comfort him even though he's been banished
Discuss the rash offer which Capulet makes Paris in Scene 4
Capulet says that since Juliet is sad and grieving over Tybalt (at least he thinks it's about Tybalt), so they can have the wedding to cheer her up
Compare the parting of the lovers in Act 2 Scene 2, with their farewells in Act 3, Scene 5
Act 2 - make a plan to send messengers and to get married for the next day. They are very dramatic and act as if they will never see each other again
Act 3 - Much less dramatic. Juliet says she doesn't want to spend one day without him. They kiss and then
What occurs in Scene 5 to alienate Juliet from her family
She refuses to marry Paris
what plan does dies friar L propose to juliet
to fake her death;juliet tells her parents she will marry paris, then when she wakes up, friar L will be there with romeo so that they can run away together
Act 4
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what concerns juliet in act 4 scene 3? how does she assuage each?
she worries that the potion wont work, and what if Friar L is trying to trick her
describe the reactions to juliets apparent death in act 4 scene 5
shock , grief, denial, regret
Act 5
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what preparation does romeo make in act 5 scene 1 when he learns of juliets death?
Romeo goes to the apothecary and buys a poison to kill himself
examine paris' function in act 5 scene 3
for suspense; to show the love for juliet and paris. Finalizes option for Romeo to kill himself because he killed Mercutio's cousin
Examine Romeo's last soliloquy in act 5 scene 3
he comments let the audience know she is waking up; they both drink to each other
Describe juliets awakening and death
she wakes up looking for Romeo and sees him dead
how does the prince investigate the deaths
talks to friar L Balthazar, page boy and reads romeo's note
how does the prince intend to punish the guilty
he doesnt. all are punished
what memorial will be built for romeo and juliet
golden statues for each3