Q&A SummaryStory

At the beginning of the scene why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight The hot weather makes people angry How does Mercutio describe Benvolio in lines 16 through 31 He describes Benvolio as a man who picks…

In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? Verona italy How could knowing the deaths of Romeo and Juliet are coming improve the play? Builds up suspense and/or tension. Since the plot…

Prose The common language that does not necessarily follow a meter or rhyme scheme. Shakespeare often uses it for the speech of servants/low class. Iambic pentameter The metered language in which a line consists of five metric feet, each made…

How does Juliet deceive Lady Capulet and the Nurse at the beginning of the scene? she says that she has to pray (and be alone) and the Nurse should help her stressed mom Why does Juliet deceive the Nurse and…

Romeo Montague a bright and well bred young man in love with love, until he meets Juliet and becomes an authentic and earnest lover who makes a commitment of eternal devotion Lord Montague Romeo’s father whose blood feud with the…

What argument does Romeo use to persuade the apothecary to sell him a dram of poison? The apothecary is poor and desperately needs the money. What substance does Romeo consider to be worse than poison? Gold Why does Romeo consider…

In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? (Yes, this is a real place on our planet.) The play is set in the town of Verona. Which exists within Italy. In the…

What can you infer about Friar Laurence from the line in bold?JULIETTell me not, friar, that thou hear’st of this,Unless thou tell me how I may prevent it:If, in thy wisdom, thou canst give no help,Do thou but call my…

Romeo (to Tybalt) Either thou or I, or both, must go with him Juliet My only love sprung from my only hate Friar Lawrence These violent delights have violent ends The Nurse His name is Romeo, and a Montague; the…

What are Theseus and Hippolyta discussing at the play’s start? They are discussing their wedding, which is supposed to take place in four days’ time. How does Hippolyta come to be betrothed to Theseus? He has defeated her in battle…