Romeo and Juliet - Act 2

What are his friends trying to do, how does Romeo respond?

Get him out of hiding, he stays in hiding and talks about his love for Juliet

What is Juliet talking about before she realizes Romeo is outside her window?

Her love for him, and why she is upset that he is “the enemy”

Who is bolder in terms of declaration of love? Who is more reasonable?

Romeo is bolder, Juliet is more reasonable

What rash decision do the lovers make before saying goodnight?

They are going to be married the next day

What is Friar Lawrence like, and what is he musing about before Romeo arrives?

Sensible and wise, talks about the duality of humans

What advise does Friar give Romeo?

Warns him not to jump into love so fast

What persuades Friar to help Romeo?

He believes that the marriage will end the hatred between the families

What is the purpose of scene 4 and the banter between Romeo and his friends?

Shows Romeo’s is now happier, foreshadows that Tybalt is going to be a problem

How does the nurse view the lovers plan? Compare and contrast her and Friar.

Skeptical at first like Friar, but she gives in for Juliet and not the families

Identify the foreshadowing in this act.

Foreshadows that Tybalt is going to do something that causes a problem