romeo and juliet
1.
Who is the Peacekeeper?
Benvolio
He tries to stop fights.
He helps Romeo calm down and gives advice.
2.
Why does Friar Lawrence marry Romeo and Juliet? Did it work?
He hopes it will stop the families from fighting.
He does marry them, but it doesn’t work—they both die.
3.
Why is Tybalt mad at Romeo? Why won’t Capulet let him fight at the party? What’s the irony?
Tybalt is mad because Romeo crashes the party.
Capulet stops him because:
He doesn’t want drama at his party.
Romeo is acting nicely.
Ironic: Later, Tybalt fights and gets killed, starting more tragedy.
4.
How does Capulet feel about Juliet marrying Paris? Why does he change?
At first, he says Juliet is too young.
Then he changes because he thinks marriage will make her happy after Tybalt dies.
5.
3 Times Romeo Doesn’t Think:
Marries Juliet too fast.
Kills Tybalt in anger.
Kills himself without checking if Juliet is really dead.
6.
2 Times Romeo Thinks First:
Worries before going to the Capulet party.
Talks about how beautiful Juliet looks before he dies.
7.
Why is the Prologue Important?
Tells us what will happen (they die).
Builds suspense because we know more than the characters.
8.
What’s a Tragic Hero? How is Romeo one?
Important person (noble).
Has a flaw (acts too fast).
Makes bad choices that lead to death.
Romeo fits this.
9.
Character Roles:
Romeo – Main guy, loves Juliet.
Juliet – Main girl, loves Romeo.
Mercutio – Romeo’s funny friend.
Benvolio – Peaceful cousin.
Tybalt – Angry cousin, hates Montagues.
Friar Lawrence – Marries them, tries to help.
Nurse – Funny, helps Juliet.
Capulet – Juliet’s dad.
Paris – Wants to marry Juliet.
Prince – Tries to keep peace.
10.
Literary Terms:
Soliloquy – A speech when a character is alone.
Aside – A short comment to the audience.
Dramatic Irony – We know something the characters don’t.
Monologue – A long speech to others.
Comic Relief – Funny parts to break the tension.
Foil – A character that shows the opposite (like Mercutio vs. Romeo).