| dramatic foil | noun; one character who is paired with another (opposite) |
| prejury | noun; the willful giving of false testimony under an oath or affirmation, before a competent tribunal, upon a point material to a legal inquiry |
| adieu | interjection; goodbye; farewell |
| intercession | noun; an interposing or pleading on behalf of another |
| rancor | noun; bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; malice; hatred |
| scurvy | noun; a disease; worthless; disguesting |
| knave | noun; an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person; servant |
| shrive | verb; to impose penance on a sinner |
| poultice | noun; a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc…, applied hot as a medication to the body |
| kinsmen | noun; blood relative, espically a male |
| cunning | adjective; showing or made with ingervity |
| variable | adjective; apt or liable to vary; changable |
| procure | verb; to obtain by care, effort, or by use of special means |
| vile | adjective; wretchedly bad |
| sallow | adjective; of a sickly, yellowish color |
| waverer | adjective; one who changes |
| lamentable | adjective; regrettable; unfortunate |
| unwieldy | adjective; awkward |
| From what friends is Romeo hiding? | He is hiding from Mercutio and Benvolio. |
| How does Mercutio tease Romeo in trying to get him to come back out to his friends? | Mercutio mentions Rosaline. |
| Since Romeo does not react to Mercutio’s teasing, who must he have forgotten? | Romeo must’ve forgotten Rosaline. |
| Why does Romeo say it is easy for Mercutio to tease him? | Mercutio has never been in love. |
| Quote and restate the metaphor describing Juliet. | “It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!” Rome means she is the brightest. |
| What reference does Romeo make of the stars? | Juliet’s eyes. |
| Who does Romeo overhear speaking? | Juliet |
| Why does Juliet say, “Wherefore art thou Romeo?” | She isn’t allowed to love a Montague. |
| After Romeo appears, what is Juliet embarrassed about? | He heard her talking to herself. |
| How does Romeo feel about his name? | He does not want to be a Montague. |
| How does Romeo say he made it over the orchard walls? | Romeo said he flew. |
| What will happen if Romeo is found in the orchard? | Romeo will be killed. |
| What does Juliet want Romeo to say to her? | That he loves her. |
| Why doesn’t Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon? | Because the moon changes too often. |
| What does Juliet say Romeo should do if he wants to marry her? | To let her know tomorrow. |
| What does Juliet say about her and Romeo’s love? | It is too rash and sudden. |
| At what time should Juliet send a messenger to Romeo? | At nine o’clock |
| Complete Juliet’s famous quote and explain its meaning. | “Parting is such a sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow.” It means she doesn’t want to leave and have to wait until tomorrow to see Romeo again. |
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Act II
August 28, 2019