Act 2 romeo and juliet

ACT 2 scene 1

romeo leaves his friends party abruptly after the ball. not knowning what has transpired between romeo and juliet. benvolio is a little concerned about his sudden departure, but mercutio contiunes to tuant his lovesick act

Romeo suddenly leaves his friends after the party. Benvolio is worried because Romeo has been acting strangely, but Mercutio mocks Romeo and jokes about his love-sick behavior.

ACT 2 SCENe 2

romeo gazes up at juliets balcony and stares in wonderment at her beauty. list at least three images or comparisons he uses to describe her loveliness

- He compares her to the sun ("It is the east, and Juliet is the sun").

- He says her eyes are like stars in heaven.

- He compares her brightness to a jewel shining in the night.

- He compares her beauty to light overcoming darkness.

not knowing that romeo is listening, juliet talks to hersef about what makes this new love impossibale what does she say about his name.

Juliet says Romeo's name is her enemy, not Romeo himself. A name is just a word, and being called "Montague" doesn't actually change who he is.

how does remo respond

Romeo says he will reject his name and no longer be a Montague if it means he can be with Juliet. He says he would rather lose his name than lose her love.

in lines 86-107 juliet describes fickleness of love and games lovers play.

what does she say? lines 116-125 she recites some conerns about this new love what are they?

- Lines 86-107: She says love can be playful and deceptive, like a game where people hide their true feelings

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- Lines 116-125: She worries their love is moving too fast, is too sudden, and may fade quickly like lightning or morning dew.

what agreement do the lovers come to before romeo departs

They agree that Juliet will send a messenger the next day, and Romeo will arrange for them to be married.

ACT 2 SCENE 3

the friar is up early collecting medical hebrs flowers and plants. what does he say about their abilities and mans use of them?

Friar Lawrence says plants can be used for both healing and harm.

- The same plant can cure or poison depending on how humans use it, just like people can choose good or evil.

why is friar so surpirsed to see romeo up so early

Romeo is usually awake all night because of Rosaline, so the Friar is surprised Romeo is up early instead of sleeping.

why does romeo say tht he needs a 'remedy' what is this remedy

Romeo needs a remedy for his love troubles. The remedy is marriage to Juliet.

the friar is slightly irratied at romeos announcement or this new born love. why? what comment does he make about young mens affections

The Friar is annoyed because Romeo quickly forgot Rosaline.

- He comments that young men love with their eyes, not their hearts, and that their feelings change easily.

ACT 2 SCEne 4

what does mercutio say about tybalts style of fighting (fencing)? what nickname does he give him

Mercutio says Tybalt is obsessed with fancy, stylish sword fighting. He calls him the "Prince of Cats."

according to mercutio how do all the beautiful women in history and mythology compare to rosaline in romeos eyes. list all the women he mentions and what he saya bout them

- Dido - Aeneas' lover, but Romeo's love for Rosaline is stronger.

- Cleopatra - Powerful and beautiful, yet Rosaline surpasses her.

- Helen of Troy - The most beautiful woman in history, but still not as beautiful as Rosaline to Romeo.

Hero - A classic beauty, but again, Rosaline is better in Romeo's eyes.

how can you compare pryramus and thisbe to romeo and juliet

Like Romeo and Juliet, Pyramus and Thisbe are lovers separated by obstacles and miscommunication, and their story ends tragically.

romeo enters and mercutio enjoys a war of words and wits with him. at the end of this word play what comment does mercutio make about romeos new mood

He says Romeo is finally acting like himself again

- cheerful, witty, and no longer depressed over Rosaline.

the nurse enters to deluver juliets message. how does she react to the young mens teasing?

The Nurse becomes angry and defensive.

- She scolds Mercutio for being rude and inappropriate, threatens to report him, and insists she is an honest woman who deserves respect.

what message does romeo give for juliet? waht additional errand does he send the nurse on

Romeo tells the Nurse that Juliet should come to Friar Lawrence's cell that afternoon to be married.

-He also sends the Nurse on an additional errand to bring a ladder (rope ladder) so Romeo can climb into Juliet's room that night.

ACT 2 SECENE 5

in her impaticentce for the nurse to return, what does juliet say about the difference between young and old?

Juliet complains that young people are quick, energetic, and fast, while old people are slow, weak, and move painfully, which makes waiting unbearable.

juliet tries to get information from her nurse what does the nurse complain about

The Nurse complains that she is tired, out of breath, aching, and sore, and that Juliet is rushing her instead of letting her rest.

ACT 2 SCENE 6

what does the friar caution romeo about

Friar Lawrence warns Romeo not to rush love.

-He says that love that grows too quickly can burn out just as fast, reminding Romeo that "violent delights have violent ends."