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What is significant about mercutios remarks to romeo in scene I and romeos repsonse in scene 2 Mercutio calls Romeo a “madman” andthinks he can make him come running by mentioning Rosaline’s name. Little does he know, Romeo has purposefully…

Why is Friar Laurence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet? Because he already married her to Romeo How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans? He thinks it will help Juliet get over Tybalt What is ironic…

In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers? they will take their own lives What does Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future? he will sentence them to death…

I pray thee, good Mercutio, let’s retire.The day is hot; the Capulets, abroad;And if we meet we shall not ‘scape a brawl,For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring. Benvolio –> MercutioExplication: I’m begging you, good Mercutio, let’s…

FOIL CHARACTERS USE: used to compare the each other and highlight particular qualities and character traits. Must have some similarities in order for the reader to compare them. Rosaline and Juliet (in love with Romeo) Rosaline: aloof, quiet, sworn off…

Aurora (Aurora’s bed) the goddess of dawn in Roman Mythology Cupid the god of erotic love in Roman Mythology Dian (Dian’s wit) Diana, goddess of the hunt in Roman Mythology Ethiop a person from Ethiopia, a country in Africa Holy…

Which statements describe characteristics of Elizabethan drama? Check all that apply. 1. Audiences were from all levels of society2. Audiences were excitable and responded loudly3. Parts were acted only by men What would an audience at one of Shakespeare’s plays…

dramatic irony example Act 4, scene 5 – Juliet is found dead in her bed – they all think that she is dead/ she is not dead – “Lady, lady, lady!—Alas, alas! Help, help! My lady’s dead!” another dramatic irony…

Mythological Allusion Definition: A reference to a person place or thing that is outside of the literary work. Specifically a mythological allusion references a Greek god, goddess, or other legend from the greek age of mythology.Beatrice Act I Scene I:…

stubborn, against marriage, bitter how would you describe Beatrice? totally against it in the repartee between Beatrice and Benedick, what feelings about marriage do both of them share? he is jealous of Don Pedro and wants to destroy everyone else’s…