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Gnomeo & Juliet – Viewing Guide
1. Many character names in this film are direct references to characters from Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet – Tybalt for instance. Who do these Gnomeo & Juliet characters represent?
Gnomeo
Benny
Nanette
Lord Redbrick
Lady Bluebury
2. Describe the relationship between the gnomes in the Montague’s yard and the gnomes in the
Capulet’s yard. What is the source of conflict in this relationship?
3. Describe the relationship between Juliet and Lord Redbrick. How does this relationship differ from
the relationship between Juliet and her parents in the play?
4. Describe the relationship between Gnomeo and Lady Bluebury. How does this relationship differ
from the relationship between Romeo and his parents in the play?
5. Compare the balcony scene from Gnomeo & Juliet to the balcony scene in Act II, Scene 2 of Romeo
and Juliet. List three similarities and three differences.
6. How is the theme of revenge depicted in Gnomeo & Juliet? How is it depicted Romeo and Juliet?
7. Compare the resolution of the feud from Gnomeo & Juliet to Act V, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
List three similarities and three differences.
Extra Credit: What other references to William Shakespeare and/or his plays did you notice in Gnomeo
& Juliet? List as many as you can!