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According to the Chorus, what has happened to Romeo’s old love? According to the Chorus, Romeo’s old love was starting to fade from his memories, and his new love for Juliet was starting to grow stronger. What is Romeo and…

In Act I, Scene I, Sampson tells Gregory how much he hates the Montagues. What does he threaten to do to the men and women of the Montague family? He threatens to rape all the maids and kill all the…

HATE is announced in the prologue from ancient grudge break to new mutiny have fought a long time – evidence of ‘pernicious rage’ three civil brawls tybalts hate of peace talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate…

proving themselves loyal to their masters why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague’s men? benvolio wants to stop the fighting but tybalt wants to join the fighting Benvolio and tybalt come upon the servants fighting. contrast their reactions to…

Romeo In love with Juliet. The son of Lord and Lady Montague. About 16 years old. His tragic flaw is haste and anger. He gets banished because he killed Tybalt. Juleit In love with Romeo. Daughter of Lord and Lady…

Act 1, Sunday Evening Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet’s Mask Party. It is love at first sight. Romeo and Juliet speak and share a kiss. The first time they speak with one another is in a sonnet. Act…

What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? He brings the news of Juliet’s death What does Romeo mean when he says, “Then I deny you, stars!”? He is saying that through his free-will he will change what the stars have decreed,…

Explain the dramatic irony in this scene (II, i) We know Romeo is looking for Juliet but Romeo’s friends think he is mourning over Rosaline Fill in the blanks in this paraphrase of Romeo’s silioquy (lines 1-32)”Shh! What _____ is…

Who does Mercutio think Romeo is in love with in Scene 1? Rosaline Where does Scene 1 take place? the Capulet Orchard Who is Romeo avoiding in Scene 1? Mercutio and Benvolio What are Mercutio and Benvolio doing in Scene…

Why does Juliet go to Friar Laurence’s cell? She says she is going to make her confession, but actually she wants to get his advice. What plans do Friar Laurence and Juliet make? They decide that Juliet should go home…