Name: _______________________________
Romeo and Juliet: Reading/Watching/Listening Notes: Act 2
Act 2, Scene 1
1. When does the action of Act 2, scene 1 take place? ___________________________________
2. Who is looking for Romeo? ______________________________________________________
3. Who do Romeo’s friends think he’s still after? _______________________.
Act 2, Scene 2
1. Both Romeo and Juliet speak at the beginning of the scene long speeches in which they are thinking
out loud. They are not speaking to any of the characters on stage. This type of speech is called a
_______________________________
2. How does Juliet feel after she realizes Romeo has been listening to her talk about him?
3. Juliet does not know that Romeo is outside her window for a while, after she realizes he’s there
what is she concerned about?
4. In spite of her worries, Juliet moves the relationship quickly to the next stage. What does she ask
Romeo to do?
5. It’s hard for Juliet to finally say goodbye after this long conversation with Romeo on the balcony.
Before she leaves, she says the famous line, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” What does this mean?
6. What two literary devices is “parting is sweet sorrow”?
Act 2, Scene 3
1. Friar Laurence begins this scene with a long speech in which he is talking not to any character on
stage but rather to himself. This kind of speech is called a ______________________________.
2. What are some characteristics that describe Friar Laurence?
4. Why is Friar Laurence upset with Romeo?
5. What does Romeo ask Friar Laurence to do?
6. Why does Friar Laurence agree to Romeo’s request?
Act 2, Scene 4
1. Benvolio tells Mercutio that Romeo has received a challenge. From whom? _________________
2. Why is Mercutio excited about how Romeo is acting towards him in this scene?
3. The Nurse enters the scene and wants to talk to Romeo. What does she want to talk about?
4. Describe how Mercutio and Romeo’s other friends treat the Nurse.
Act 2, Scene 5
1. Who is Juliet waiting for in this scene? What is her mood while waiting?
2. How does the Nurse tease Juliet when she comes back from seeing Romeo?
3. What is the plan for Juliet to sneak out and marry Romeo?
Act 2, Scene 6
1. What is Friar Laurence’s warning(s) to Romeo and Juliet before marrying them?