romeo and juliet study guide

Who starts the fight between the Capulet and Montague servants 

Sampson and Gregory start it by biting their thumbs at the Montagues 

When Benvolio says “I do keep the peace” what does this say about his charecter

Benvolio is depicted as a peacekeeper and tries to be more calm and collected

Tybalt says “ I hate the word [peace]” what does this say about him

tybalt is very agressive and hates the montagues

what punishment doe sthe prince threathen if they fight again

He says he will kill them

Why is Romeo upset when we first meet him

His heart is broken because the girl he likes, doesn’t like her

What does Romeo mean when he says” O brawling love! O loving hate!”

he’s confused about love and feels both wonderful and painful

Who wants to marry Juliet and how does Capulet respond

Paris wants to marry her, but Capulet says she’s to young

Capulet says “let two more summers wither in their pride/ ere we may think her ripe to be a bride” what does this mean

he thinks Juliet should wait until shes older before getting married

Paris says, “Younger that she are happy mothers made,” What does this show about his views

Paris believes that Juliet is old enough to have kids and marry

What task does Capulets servant ask Romeo to help with

To read the guess list

How does romeo find out that rosaline will be at the capulet party

He sees her name on the list while helping the servent

why does romeo go to the party even tho hes already heartbroken

Because he wants to still see Rosaline

Who are the 3 main characters in the 1 act section 3

Lady Capulet, the nurse, and Juliet

The nurse says “Thou wast the prettiest babe that e’er i nursed” What does this show about Juliet and the nurses’ situation 

the nurse deeply loves juliet and cares for her 

Lady Capulet says” So shall you share all that he doth possess.” What does she mean by this

if Juliet marries Paris, she’ll share his wealth and social status

She does Juliet mean when she says” it is an honor that I do not dream of”

She hasn’t thought about marriage yet and isn’t interested

How does Juliet feel about marrying Paris

She agrees to meet him but isn’t excited or in love with him

How does this scene prepare the audience for Juliet meeting Romeo at the party 

It shows Juliet innocence and lack of experience with love, making her meeting with Romeo more dramatic and emotional