| What does the chorus do in this prologue? | Sum up the dilemma of the young lovers |
| What will help Romeo and Juliet overcome their problems? | Their love |
| What does Romeo do in order to avoid his friends? | He escapes by jumping over the orchard wall |
| What do Benvolio and Mercutio think Romeo is doing? | They think he is still getting over Rosaline that’s why he ran |
| What does Romeo compare Juliet to? | The sun |
| What is Juliet’s enemy? | His name (a Montague) |
| Why doesn’t Romeo reveal himself? | He is scared because he doesn’t know how she feels |
| Why doesn’t Juliet want Romeo to swear by moon? | A moon changes every night |
| About what else is Juliet concerned? | Family, friends, or guards will kill him |
| What do they plan for the next day? | To meet @ 9 with Friar Laurence (get married) |
| Who does Romeo wiser to ask for help? What is he doing when Romeo visits? | Friar Laurence; gathering herbs |
| What does Friar Laurence say about the earth? | Nature’s mother |
| What are some of the powers or herbs? How does Friar Laurence compare man to herbs? | Poison; healing. Mane can be evil on good |
| What does Romeo ask Friar Laurence to do? | Marry him and Juliet |
| What is his initial reaction to Romeo’s request? | He said Romeo didn’t know what love was |
| Why does Friar Laurence change his mind? | He thinks it will end the family’s feuding |
| What two things did Benvolio divider at Montague’s home? | A letter and a challenge for Romeo ➡️ they noticed his bed had not been slept on (a challenge from Tybalt for Romeo) |
| What does Mercutio say about Tybalt? | Very slick and sneaky but a good swordsman |
| How does Mercutio talk with the nurse? | Teases and talks to her in a vulgar way |
| What does Romeo tell the nurse? | Tell Juliet to tell her parents she is going to confession. There will be a rope ladder where he will climb up beneath the balcony and then they will get married |
| What is Juliet’s state of mind as she waits for the nurse? | Warned and anxious |
| What is humorous about the scene when the nurse returns? | She’s being over dramatic and teasing Juliet |
| What is Romeo willing to risk in order to marry Juliet? | Death |
| What warning does Friar Laurence give Romeo? | Go into marriage with moderation |
Act 2: Romeo and Juliet
July 10, 2019