Act 1 & 2 Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
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Between what two families does the feud exist?
The Montagues and the Capulets
What decree does the Prince make after the street fight?
If the families fight again in the streets of Verona they will be punished by death
Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of the play?
He is sad because Rosaline does not love him back
How does Benvolio try to help Romeo?
He tells Romeo to forget Rosaline and look at other women
Who wants to marry Juliet?
Paris
How old is Juliet?
Juliet is 13 years old
How does Lord Capulet respond to Paris wanting to marry Juliet?
He says she is too young but Paris may try to win her love
Why do Romeo and Benvolio go to the Capulet party?
Romeo wants to see Rosaline who will be at the party
Who talks to Juliet about marriage to Paris?
Lady Capulet and the Nurse
What is Juliet’s response to marrying Paris?
She says she will look at him but has not decided if she loves him
What dream does Romeo have before going to the party?
He feels something bad will happen that will lead to tragedy
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
They meet at the Capulet party
Who recognizes Romeo at the party and wants to fight him?
Tybalt
Why does Lord Capulet stop Tybalt from fighting Romeo?
He says Romeo behaves like a gentleman and is respected in Verona
What happens when Romeo and Juliet meet?
They fall in love instantly and kiss
“My only love sprung from my only hate”
Juliet says this when she realizes Romeo is a Montague
“O she doth teach the torches to burn bright”
Romeo says this when he first sees Juliet and is amazed by her beauty
Where does Romeo go after the party?
He climbs the wall into the Capulet orchard to see Juliet
Where does the balcony scene take place?
In the Capulet orchard outside Juliet’s balcony
“O Romeo Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo”
Juliet wonders why Romeo has to be a Montague
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet”
Juliet says names do not matter and Romeo would be the same person even with another name
What decision do Romeo and Juliet make during the balcony scene?
They decide to get married
“Parting is such sweet sorrow”
Juliet says goodbye to Romeo but wishes he could stay
Who does Romeo go to for help marrying Juliet?
Friar Laurence
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes their marriage will end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets
Who challenges Romeo to a duel in Act 2?
Tybalt
What message does Romeo give the Nurse for Juliet?
Juliet should meet him at Friar Laurence’s cell to get married
Why does the Nurse delay telling Juliet the news from Romeo?
She teases Juliet and complains she is tired before telling her
What news does the Nurse finally give Juliet?
Juliet should go to Friar Laurence’s cell to marry Romeo
Where do Romeo and Juliet get married?
In Friar Laurence’s cell
“Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.”
Said by Juliet. She is sad to say goodbye to Romeo but happy because they love each other and will see each other again.
“It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.”
Said by Romeo. He compares Juliet to the sun, meaning she is bright, beautiful, and the center of his world.
“O that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek!”
Said by Romeo. He wishes he could be something Juliet touches so he could be close to her.
“If that thy bent of love be honorable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow.”
Said by Juliet. She tells Romeo that if he truly loves her, he should send word about when and where they will marry.
“Th’ exchange of thy love’s faithful vow for mine.”
Said by Juliet. She promises to exchange true vows of love with Romeo.
“For this alliance may so happy prove, to turn your households’ rancor to pure love.”
Said by Friar Laurence. He hopes Romeo and Juliet’s marriage will end the hatred between their families.
“These violent delights have violent ends.”
Said by Friar Laurence. He warns that very intense love can end in disaster.
“Love moderately; long love doth so.”
Said by Friar Laurence. He advises Romeo to love calmly and not rush too fast.
“What haste! Can you not stay awhile?”
Said by Juliet. She is excited and impatient to hear the Nurse’s news about Romeo.
“Lord, how my head aches! what a head have I!”
Said by the Nurse. She complains and teases Juliet by delaying the news about Romeo.
“Hie you to Friar Laurence’ cell.”
Said by the Nurse. She tells Juliet to go to Friar Laurence’s cell where Romeo is waiting to marry her.
What happens in Act 2 Scene 1
lovestruck Romeo escapes his friends after the Capulet party, climbing over the wall into the Capulet orchard to find Juliet. Benvolio and Mercutio search for him, with Mercutio mocking Romeo’s infatuation with Rosaline, unaware he has moved on. Romeo hides and refuses to answer their calls, prompting his friends to leave, assuming he wants to be alone.
What happens in Act 2 Scene 2
Romeo sneaks into the Capulet garden and overhears Juliet professing her love for him, lamenting that he is a Montague. He reveals himself, they exchange vows of love, and decide to marry, with Juliet sending a messenger to him the next day
What happens in Act 2 Scene 3
Romeo visits Friar Laurence early in the morning to ask him to marry him and Juliet that same day. Although shocked by Romeo’s sudden shift from Rosaline to Juliet, the Friar agrees to perform the ceremony, hoping the union will turn the families’ deadly feud into love..
What happens in Act 2 Scene 4
Benvolio and Mercutio discuss a duel challenge sent to Romeo by Tybalt, mocking Romeo's lovesickness for Rosaline. A cheerful Romeo joins them, trading witticisms. The Nurse arrives looking for Romeo, and he tells her to instruct Juliet to meet him at Friar Laurence’s cell for marriage that afternoon.
What happens in Act 2 Scene 5
an impatient Juliet anxiously awaits the Nurse's return, agonizing over the three-hour delay. Upon returning, the slow and aching Nurse comically delays delivering the message, highlighting the difference between youthful passion and old age. Finally, the Nurse tells Juliet to go to Friar Laurence’s cell to marry Romeo, and that she will fetch a rope ladder for their wedding night.
What happens in Act 2 Scene 6
Romeo and Juliet meet at Friar Laurence's cell to be married. The Friar cautions Romeo to love moderately, famously warning that "violent delights have violent ends", urging caution despite his hope for the marriage to end the family feud. Juliet arrives, and the couple exchanges passionate words before departing to be married.
