How is Romeo's dream at the beginning of Scene 1 ironic?
It is ironic because he dreams of his own death.
What news does Balthasar bring Romeo?
That Juliet is dead
After hearing the news, where does Romeo plan to go? What does he plan to do?
He plans to go to Verona to kill himself by Juliet
What does the speed with which Romeo makes his decision tell you about his character?
acts on impulse
Who does Romeo visit with at the end of Scene 1? Describe their exchange.
He visits with Apothocry to exchange money/gold for poison.
How is Friar John prevented from going to Mantua to deliver Friar Laurence's letter?
He is prevented by the fear of disease
Why does Paris go to the Capulet tomb? What does this tell us about how Paris feels about Juliet?
Paris goes to morn Juliet which tells us he truly loved her.
What reason does Romeo give Balthasar for sending him away from the tomb? What is Romeo's real reason for sending Balthasar away?
He gives him a letter to give to his dad.
Why does Paris think Romeo has come to the tomb? What does he attempt to do about it?
Paris thinks he has come to start trouble so he tries to arrest him.
What (or whom) does Friar Laurence find when he enters the tomb?
He finds Paris and Romeo dead and Juliet waking up.
How does Juliet kill herself?
She uses romeo's dagger
What causes Lady Montague's death?
She dies of grief over her son Romeo's death
Who is suspected of murder by the watchmen and the Prince and must explain the story of Romeo and Juliet's deaths to everyone?
Friar Lawrence
What piece of evidence proves that the story told in #13 is true? (Hint: Romeo gave it to Balthasar at the beginning of Scene 3.)
The letter that Romeo wanted Balthasar to give to his father.
At the conclusion of the play, what happens between the Capulets and the Montagues?
They put their differences aside and end their hatred for each other.
By family, list the people who have died in the play
Montague: Romeo, Lady Montague
Capulet: Tybalt, Juliet
Prince: Mercutio, Paris
What does the Prince mean when he says, "All are punished"?
He means that both the capulets and The Montagues are punished with deaths on both sides.