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Juliet has mixed emotions, calling Romeo ‘damned saint,an honorable villain’. What is the relevant literary term? Oxymoron Who says this to whom ” out, you green-sickness carrion! Out you baggage!”? Capulet to Juliet Know Act 3’s references to graves and…

Two households, both alike in dignity Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, where we…

What is the general mood of the introduction, and what character(s) in the story of Romeo and Juliet does that mood represent? Somewhat like a religious hymn, but somewhat foreboding as well; it represents Friar Laurence. What is the general…

What does Benvolio try to persuade Mercutio in the streets of the Verona? On the streets of Verona Benvolio tries to persuade Mercutio that it’s best to stay out of the way of the Capulets and a quarrel, but Mercutio…

What does the purpose of the Chorus serve? they tell the back story What is the social status of the feuding families and where do they live? 1st class families; Verona Who causes the fight in scene 1 and what…

Benvolio 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 By my head, here comes the Capulets.…

he doesn’t want them to know he is in love why does romeo hide from benvolio and mercutio no, they still think it is rosaline who he loves do benvolio and mercutio know that romeo is now in love with…

pernicious having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way augmenting make something greater by adding to it grievance a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest portentuous giving a sign or warning that something usually…

What does Paris think of Juliet’s state of mind when he visits Friar Laurence? She is deep in mourning for Tybalt. What is the last thing that happens between Paris and Juliet? Paris kisses Juliet, but Juliet tries to avoid…

“he’ the courageous captain of compliments!” Mercutio is describing Tybalt as an outgoing and determined individual, although with strong self loving that will cause him to fish for compliments off others. He is mocking Tybalt’s selfishness. “I will bite thee…