Romeo and Juliet

What begins the conflict in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

A street brawl between the Montagues and Capulets.

Who tries to stop the brawl?

Benvolio tries to stop the fight.

Which character escalates the fight?

Tybalt escalates the fight.

What warning does Prince Escalus give?

He warns that future fights will be punished by death.

Why is Romeo initially melancholic?

He is in love with Rosaline, who does not love him back.

What does Paris request from Lord Capulet?

He asks for Juliet's hand in marriage.

How does Lord Capulet respond to Paris's request for Juliet's hand?

Capulet is hesitant, saying Juliet is too young.

What event does Capulet invite Paris to?

A masquerade ball.

What do Benvolio and Romeo decide about the masquerade?

They decide to crash it, hoping Romeo will find someone new.

What is Juliet's initial attitude towards marriage?

She is indifferent but agrees to consider Paris.

Who prepares to enter the ball with Romeo?

Benvolio and Mercutio prepare to enter the ball.

What speech does Mercutio deliver?

The famous Queen Mab speech.

What does Romeo sense before the ball?

He has a foreboding dream, sensing something tragic will happen.

What happens when Romeo and Juliet first meet?

They instantly fall in love and share a sonnet.

How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo at the ball?

He wants to fight Romeo.

What does Lord Capulet do when Tybalt wants to fight Romeo?

Lord Capulet stops Tybalt from fighting.

What do Romeo and Juliet discover after the ball?

They discover they are from enemy families.

What are the two contrasting themes represented in Act 1?

Love vs. Hate.

What does Romeo's premonition foreshadow?

Future tragedy.

How are Romeo and Juliet characterized in their love?

They fall in love impulsively, showing youthful recklessness.

What role does family play in the characters' actions?

The family feud shapes their choices and actions.

What is Mercutio's attitude towards fate?

He is skeptical about fate and dreams.

How does Benvolio's character contrast with Tybalt's?

Benvolio is peaceful and level-headed, while Tybalt is aggressive.

What does Benvolio say when he tries to keep the peace?

"I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword..."

How does Romeo describe his love for Rosaline?

Overly dramatic and intense.

How does Romeo's view of love change at the ball?

He forgets Rosaline and truly loves Juliet.

What realization does Juliet have about Romeo at the ball?

He is a Montague, her family's enemy.

What does Juliet's line "My only love sprung from my only hate!" reflect?

The conflict between love and family duty.

What literary device is prominent throughout Act 1 concerning the future of Romeo and Juliet?

Dramatic irony.

What does Act 1 establish in terms of storytelling?

The exposition, setting, main characters, and conflict.

What is the overarching conflict introduced in Act 1?

The feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

Which character serves as comic relief in Juliet's storyline?

The Nurse.

How does Mercutio's speech impact Romeo's views?

It mocks Romeo's perspective on love and dreams.

What theme reflected in Act 1 can be associated with youth?

Youth and Impulsiveness.

Which character symbolizes law and order?

Prince Escalus.

What does the Queen Mab speech indicate about love?

It suggests skepticism of love and dreams.

What ignites the initial street brawl?

Sampson and Gregory provoke Abram and Balthasar.

What event occurs after the party?

Romeo sneaks away from his friends to see Juliet.

What do Romeo and Juliet do in the garden?

They confess their love for each other and plan to marry.

What is Juliet's concern about Romeo's name?

She worries that his name makes him their family's enemy.

What metaphor does Romeo use to describe Juliet's beauty?

He compares her to the sun.

How does Juliet propose to communicate with Romeo?

She suggests she will send a messenger to him.

What does Romeo ask Friar Laurence to do?

He asks Friar Laurence to marry him and Juliet.

What is Friar Laurence's initial reaction to Romeo's request?

He is surprised and warns Romeo about the haste in love.

What advice does Friar Laurence give Romeo about love?

He advises moderation and cautions against excessive passion.

What is revealed about Tybalt's character in Act 2?

He is angry about Romeo attending the Capulet party and seeks revenge.

What role do the Nurse and Friar Laurence play in Romeo and Juliet's relationship?

They act as intermediaries, facilitating their secret love.

How does Juliet's character evolve in Act 2?

She becomes more assertive and proactive in her love for Romeo.

What theme is emphasized by Romeo and Juliet's clandestine romance?

The conflict between love and societal expectations.

How does Act 2 reflect the theme of fate?

The characters frequently mention their love as being 'written' in the stars.

What threat does Tybalt pose after the party?

He vows to challenge Romeo to a duel.

What does Juliet mean by 'These violent delights have violent ends'?

She foreshadows the potential consequences of their passionate love.

What is significant about the balcony scene?

It represents the idealistic view of love and the intimacy they share.

Why does Juliet worry about their love in Act 2?

She fears the repercussions due to their feuding families.

What concept does Romeo's soliloquy in Act 2 reveal?

His deep infatuation and poetics about love.

What is the outcome of Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage?

It solidifies their commitment to each other, despite family obligations.

How does Act 2 deepen the emotional stakes for Romeo and Juliet?

Their love grows stronger while the risks of discovery increase.