| What is significant about mercutios remarks to romeo in scene I and romeos repsonse in scene 2 | Mercutio calls Romeo a “madman” andthinks he can make him come running by mentioning Rosaline’s name. Little does he know, Romeo has purposefully snuck off to find his new love, Juliet, an experience Mercutio knows nothing about.30R |
| What images of light and fire does Juliet inspire in romeo | Romeo says Juliet shames the moon and says her eyes shine so bright they could replace the stars. She shines above in the heavens causing men to stop and look up in awe. |
| What are juliets concerns in scene 2? | Juliet is afraid that Romeo will be seen by someone in her home and get killed, she needs affirmation from Romeo that she is not the only one feeling what she is, and she wants to make sure they don’t act too quickly (even though she wants to.) – line 117-118 |
| List the examples of dramatic irony in Act 2, scene 2. | One example of dramatic irony is when30RJuliet addresses “Romeo, Romeo…” since the audience knows he’s nearby. Another example is the fact that we know the two will fall in love but that this also leads to their death. They’re sneaking to meet one another, yet these precautions may be for naught since their demise is imminent. |
| What does friar Lawrence observe in act 2, scene 3? | Friar Lawrence observes people’s tendencies to misuse the things they are given, or act in haste with them (could be metaphorical for love). |
| Describe mercuric in act 2, scene 4 | Mean, making fun of Romeo but then very emotional |
| Describe friar Lawrence’s reaction to Romeos request in act 2, scene 3 | Friar Lawrence thinks the love is happening too fast he thinks it’s hasty, but he hopes their live will end the family fued |
| Describe the interview between juliets nurse and Romeo in act 2, scene 4 | Nurse is making sure Romero wants to marry her for the right reasosn |
| How does the nurse tell Juliet about Romeos plans? | Changes the subject a lot so that Juliet gets more excited. Then tells her that she will be married |
| How does Juliet react to the nurse explaining Romeos plans? | Juliet is impatient and just wants to know what Romeo said |
| In scene 4, what elements foreshadow the fatality of R and J’s love? | Nurse references Rosemary’s (flowers that are laid on a lady’s grave). Also both names start with R. Shows death |
| Summarize juliets thoughts in her soliloquy at the beginning of scene 5 | Nurse is old and doesn’t understand young love |
| What foreshadowing occurs in first Laurence’s lines in scene 6? | “Violent delights have violent ends” hunting that Romeo and Juliet are not going to end well |
| How does friar Laurence’s advice to Romeo in scene 6 contradict what he is about to do after this scene? | He keeps talking about how love doesn’t end well, but he is willing to let/help Romeo and Juliet get married |
| What is the Friars motive for marrying Romeo and Juliet? | They are in love and are proving their love to eachother |
| Mercutio’s name = | Mercury (like God murcury who is a messenger) |
| Tybalt’s name = | Tyrant (rude) |
| Benvolio’s name = | Benevolent (nice and kind) |
Romeo and Juliet act 2
July 29, 2019