Romeo and Juliet

Theme

the main idea

Irony

different outcomes than expected

Dramatic irony

occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

Allusion

a reference to another work or event

Iambic pentameter

a metrical pattern of five iambs per line, often used in poetry.

Blank verse

unrhymed iambic pentameter, commonly found in English dramatic and epic poetry.

Dialogue

a conversation between two or more characters, used in literature and drama to develop the plot or reveal character.

Monologue

a long speech by one character in a play or story, often revealing their thoughts or feelings.

Soliloquy

a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings.

Comic relief

a humorous scene or character inserted into a serious work to provide a break from the tension.

Aside

a remark made by a character intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters, revealing inner thoughts.

Tragic flaw

a character's weakness or limitation that ultimately leads to their downfall.

Lord and Lady Capulet

prominent characters in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" who are the parents of Juliet and represent the feud between their families.

Tybalt

a hot-headed character in "Romeo and Juliet" known for his fierce loyalty to the Capulet family and his aggressive nature, which contributes to the play's tragic events.

Juliet

the romantic heroine of "Romeo and Juliet," who falls in love with Romeo and ultimately faces a tragic fate due to the feud between their families.

Paris

a nobleman who is in love with Juliet and seeks her hand in marriage, often seen as a foil to Romeo in the play.

Benvolio

a peacemaker and cousin to Romeo, known for his calm demeanor and efforts to maintain peace between the Montagues and Capulets.

Romeo

the male protagonist of "Romeo and Juliet," whose passionate love for Juliet leads to their tragic deaths, driven by the feud between their families.

Lord and Lady Montague

the parents of Romeo, who are involved in the feud with the Capulet family and are concerned for their son's wellbeing.

Mercutio

a close friend of Romeo, known for his witty and playful personality, who ultimately meets a tragic fate in the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

Balthasar

Romeo's servant and friend, who brings news of Juliet's death to him, inadvertently contributing to the tragic outcome of the play.

Prince

the ruler of Verona who maintains order and peace, often intervening in the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

Friar

Lawrence, a well-meaning priest who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet in hopes of reconciling their feuding families.

Friar John

a Franciscan friar who is tasked with delivering a message to Romeo but is delayed due to a quarantine, preventing him from informing Romeo of Juliet's faked death.

Watchmen

guards in Verona who monitor the streets and maintain public order.

Apothecary

a pharmacist in Mantua who sells poison to Romeo, leading to tragedy.

Who said, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet.”

This quote from "Romeo and Juliet" reflects Juliet's belief that names do not define the essence of a person. It emphasizes the theme of love transcending social labels.

"But soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun" 

This line from "Romeo and Juliet" is spoken by Romeo as he gazes upon Juliet, highlighting her beauty and radiance. It symbolizes his deep admiration and love for her.

“Younger than she are happy mothers made" and "Thy face is mine, and thou hast slandered it”

This quote from "Romeo and Juliet" emphasizes the importance of taking one's time and being cautious in love and life. It serves as a warning against haste and impulsiveness. Paris