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Act I, II and III study guide Romeo and Juliet
1. Who is Benvolio and what does he attempt to do?
2. Who is Tybalt, and what is his main character flaw?
3. Who is Paris and what does he want?
4. Before the dance, Romeo has misgivings about attending the dance. What does the line “some
consequence, yet hanging in the stars” mean?
5. Who is Mercutio and what do we know about his personality?
6. In the famous balcony scene, Juliet expresses two main points. What are they:
About Romeo?
Does she trust him?
What do they agree to do to trust each other?
7. Who is Friar Laurence?
What is his attitude, at first, with Romeo?
Why does he agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
8. Act II, vi, 9-11. Friar:
These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which, as they kiss, consume.
What does Friar Laurence mean:
Why might this be dramatic irony?
9. What happens in the street scene of Act III, i ?
10. Why does Romeo refuse to duel with Tybalt?
This is another example of dramatic irony. Why? Act III, i, 69-73
11. What is the Prince’s decision?
12. What does Mercutio mean when he says (Act III, I 108-109):
A plague a’both your houses!
They have made worms’ meat of me.
13. Who killed Mercutio?
Who killed Tybalt?
14. How much time has passed since R &J married and Tybalt has died?
15. Some say the following lines are the turning point of the play:
(Act III, ii, l30-137. The nurse has just advised Juliet that Romeo killed Tybalt)
Wash they his wounds with tears? Mine shall be spent,
When theirs are dry, for Romeo’s banishment.
Take up those cords. Poor ropes, you are beguiled,
Both you and I, for Romeo is exiled.
He made you for a highway to my bed;
But I, a maid, die maiden-widowed.
Come cords; come nurse. I’ll to my wedding bed;
And death, not Romeo, take my maidenhead!
What is she saying and what type of turning point?
16. Act III, iii, Romeo and Friar have a difference of opinion about the banishment.
What is it?
17. What has Lord Capulet promised Paris, and when?
18. How does Lady Capulet plan to seek revenge on Romeo?
19. What are the choices Lord and Lady Capulet give to Juliet?
20. What does Juliet tell the nurse she is going to do?
Do you believe her (why or why not)?