summarize the main idea in about 2-3 sentences in your own words | 2 families, the Capulet’s and Montague’s hate each other. Romeo and Juliet are in love with each other. They are willing to do anything to be together, to the point of death. |
What is the setting of Act 1 scene 1 | Verona, Italy |
What caused the conflict (fighting with swords and clubs) in Act I, Scene 1? | The servants were insulting each other |
By the bottom of page 740, what do we know about Romeo so far? | He likes to be alone, he was sulking |
What was the issue with Romeo during the beginning of the tragedy? | He is heartbroken. He loves a girl that doesn’t love her back |
What main problem is highlighted in Act I, Scene I? | The two families are in a feud |
In scene 2, what does Capulet tell Paris he will have to do in order to marry Juliet? | Wait till she turns 14 |
Why does the servant ask Romeo to read the list of guests who are invited to the party at the Capulets? | The servant cannot read so he goes to Romeo to read it. |
What makes Romeo decide to go to the party? | Rosaline is going to be there |
In scene 3 we learn that Juliet is how old? | 13 |
What is the nurse’s opinion of Paris? | She approves. It is an honor |
How do Romeo and friends plan to hide their identity at the Capulet’s party? | They wear masks |
Who is Queen Mab? | Midwife of the fairies in Mercutio’s dream |
What feelings about dreams does Mercutio express in his Queen Mab monologue? | They lie; his dreams are about love |
At the end of scene 4, what does Romeo fear? | Getting caught |
How does Romeo react when he first sees Juliet? To what does he compare her? | He is in love with her and he said she is beautiful. A snowy dove |
How does Juliet react to Romeo in their first meeting? | She is in love with him |
How does Tybalt react to the news that Romeo is at the party? How does Capulet react? | Tybalt wants them to be killed. Capulet said that he is not hurting anyone. |
What does the Chorus warn about at the beginning of Act II? | That it is going to end with death |
In scene 2, what does Juliet mean when she says, “Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet”? | To refuse the name of Montague so they can be together; can we get past the fact that our parents hate each other and love each other anyway |
What time tomorrow do Romeo and Juliet agree to meet (toward the end of Scene 2)? | 9:00 |
What do Romeo and Juliet plan to do the next day? Who helps them? | Get Married, Friar Laurence helps them |
What do you think Friar Laurence is doing at the beginning of Scene 3? | In the garden working on plants |
What are the flowers and herbs capable of doing, and how does this foreshadow what will eventually happen to Romeo and Juliet? | They can be used for poison. One of them might take the poison |
Who comes to visit Friar Laurence? | Romeo |
Why does Friar ask about Rosaline? | He thinks Romeo is still in love with her. |
What news does Romeo share with him instead, and how does Friar react? | He is in love with someone else. At first he is shocked, but maybe it can end the feud. |
What is the setting of Scene 4? | A street |
What does Tybalt invite Romeo to do in his letter? | He invites him to a duel |
What do the Nurse and Romeo talk about in this scene, and what do they agree upon? | The agree to help at 9:00 |
What is the setting of Scene 5? | Capulet’s Orchard |
How does Juliet seem at the beginning of Scene 5? | Worried, because the nurse didn’t get back yet. Something could go wrong with the marriage arrangements. |
What information does the Nurse communicate to Juliet? | The plans will continue as planned. They are going to meet to get married. |
What is the setting of Scene 6? | Friar Laurence’s cell |
What does Friar warn Romeo? | This might be a bad idea |
Who is there at first, and who joins them? | Romeo and Friar get their first. Juliet joins them later. |
What does Friar Laurence ultimately agree to do? | Marry them |
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 & 2
September 1, 2019