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A short speech or remark spoken by a character in a drama that usually reveals the character’s true feelings. The ___ is directed either to the audience or to another character. There are always other characters on stage who cannot…

Scene 1 What does Mercutio say about blind love? You can’t love if you are blind Scene 2When Juliet appears in the balcony, what does Romeo compare her to? The sun Scene 2How does Juliet “speak, yet… [say] nothing”? Juliet…

Why has Tybalt come looking for Romeo? He wants to duel him What does Mercutio do? He insults Tybalt and fights him How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio’s death? He holds him back, causing him to be unable to defend…

How does Claudio shock the wedding assembly? He reveals that Hero cheated on him and is not a virgin. What is Hero’s response to Claudio’s accusation? She faints. What is Leonato’s reaction to the accusations against his daughter? He believes…

Stories of lovers deceived into believing each other false were common currency in northern Italy in the sixteenth century. Deception as a Means to an End Also common were the ideas of men (Courtiers) being courteous to ladies. Social Grace…

What year was Shakespeare christened in Stratford upon Avon? 1564 (April 26, born April 23?) What year did Shakespeare marry Ann Hathaway? 1582 What year did Shakespeare and Ann have daughter Susannah? 1583 What year did Shakespeare and Ann have…

Why are you thus out of measure sad There is no measure in the occasion that breeds. Therefore the sadness is without limit You should hear reason And when I have heard it what blessing brings it. At least a…

Allusion An indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place, or event. Aside A brief remark meant to be heard by the audience or one other character, but not the others Comic Relief A humorous scene,…

Act To take action; do something Aside A remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play. Comedy A movie, play, or broadcast program intended…

called the bastard son, friends with Borachioand Conrade, Don Pedro’s brother. Don John 2. ___________________________ – Leonato’s daughter, in love with Claudio, cousin of Beatrice. Hero 3. ___________________________ – woos Margaret by the name of Hero, captured by the watch.…