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Oxymoron Act I, Scene 1 Romeo: “brawling love, loving hate, feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health” Paradox Act I, Scene 1Romeo referring to love: “a choking gall and a preserving sweet” Paradox Act I , Scene 1Romeo:…

When the play opens, Romeo is in love with Rosaline Romeo agrees to go to the Capulet’s party because he wants to see Rosaline Through his actions, we see that Tybalt’s nature is to fight When Juliet says, “Wherefore art…

which side of the family is ROMEO on? montague which side of the family is JULIET on? capulet Who is responsible/capable of getting the letter to Romeo about the potion placed on Juliet? Friar John Where does Romeo run off…

Setting 16th century Messina, ItalyWritten in late 16th century/Tudor/Elizabethan era Contextual issue: Gender Patriarchal society – paternal influence ruled and fathers as figures of authorityFemale conventions – depicted as having enjoyment from gossiping and eavesdroppingIdolisation and objectification of females –…

Beatrice 1 a bird of my tongue is better than a beast of yours 2 not till God make men of some other mettle than earth 3 would it not grieve a woman to be overmastered by a valiant piece…

Hero’s first line in the play is a clarification on Beatrice’s behalf. This implies that her own storyline with Claudio will be less important than the subplot of Beatrice and Benedick. “My cousin means Signior Benedick of Padua.” 1.1.35 2.1.5…

Beatrice Leonato’s niece and Hero’s cousin. Beatrice is “a pleasant-spirited lady” with a very sharp tongue. She is generous and loving, but, like Benedick, continually mocks other people with elaborately tooled jokes and puns. Benedick an aristocratic soldier who is…

weakness Achilles’ heel flaw Achilles’ heel defect Achilles’ heel vulnerability Achilles’ heel booming Stentorian thunderous Stentorian resounding Stentorian roaring Stentorian sonorous Stentorian assisting recollection Mnemonic assisting reminiscence Mnemonic know Fathom grasp Fathom comprehend Fathom chance Serendipity fortunity Serendipity irregular Desultory…

“I find here that Don Pedro hath bestowed much honor ona young Florentine called Claudio.” Speaker: LeonatoAudience: MessengerSituation: Claudio’s reputation precedes him, literally – we’re introduced to Claudio’s reputation before we meet him. It’s important that in our first exposure…

Where does it take place? Messina, Italy Who is Leonato? Governor of Messina Who is Hero? Leonato’s daughter main woman but foil of Beatrice Who is Beatrice? Hero’s cousin main woman Who is Antonio? Beatrice’s father and Leonato’s brother Who…