| How does Juliet speak to Romeo without saying a word? | Juliet speaks to Romeo by using her body language. |
| Why does Romeo wish he were Juliet’s glove? | He wants to touch and be with Juliet. |
| Why do you think Romeo chose to be a “glove” and not a “cup or glass”? | A glove would be part of her clothing atire. |
| What is Juliet asking of Romeo to do in this Soliloquy? | Juliet says to forget their fathers and their families’ feud and to fall in love with her. |
| What does the term Soliloquy mean? | A speech given by a character alone on stage. |
| Why does Juliet ask herself “What is a Montague”? | Juliet is trying to justify her love for her family’s enemy. |
| Why does Romeo apologize for his name to Juliet? | He knows that Juliet has been raised to hate his family’s name and that if he could change it, he would. |
| Why does it sound like Juliet is lecturing Romeo? | She’s admitting that her feelings for Romeo are like none ever before. |
| Why is Romeo not allowed to swear by the moon? | The moon is ever-changing, so his promise will always change. |
| Why do you think Romeo wanted to swear by the moon? | Romeo saw the moon as a romantic figure. |
Romeo and Juliet Act 2: Balcony Scene Comprehension Questions
November 28, 2019