Romeo and Juliet Analytical

Act I
1. Who is Prince Escalus? What lines indicate his feelings about the feuding? * He is the prince of Verona. In other words he is like the mayor or a peace keeper * If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace. 2. What information is Benvolio able to get from Romeo?

* The sadness Romeo feels for the fact that Rosaline will never be with Romeo. 3. What kind of friend is Benvolio?
* He is a good friend and one of Romeo’s best friends. 4. Why has Paris come to see Lord Capulet?
* To ask Lord Capulet for Juliet’s hand in marriage. 5. How old is Juliet?
* Juliet is 13 years old.
6. Why does Benvolio want Romeo to attend the Capulet’s party? * He wants Romeo to check out other girls.
7. What happened to the nurse’s daughter?
* She died at birth.
8. What purpose do Nurse’s ramblings about Juliet serve? * They serve to show that she is a very comedic/ridiculous character and also Juliet’s confidante. 9. How does Juliet feel about getting married?

* She doesn’t think she is ready yet, but will keep her options open. 10. Would it be a compliment to be called “a wax of a man”? * Yes, it means a handsome man.
11. At the end of Act I, who are the only people who know about Romeo and Juliet’s feelings? * Romeo and Juliet.

Act II
1. Does Juliet know that Romeo is in the orchard when she steps onto the balcony? * No she doesn’t know.
2. Why did Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet? * He thought it would stop the controversy between the two families. 3. What would you say Friar Laurence’s “hobby” is?
* Gardening.
4. What was Juliet’s response when the Nurse returned from her meeting place with Romeo? * She was impatient and wanted to know what happened now! 5. Why did Mercutio tease the Nurse when she came to find Romeo? * She looked like a sail in her outfit.

6. Who challenged Romeo to a duel in a letter?
* Tybalt.

Act III
1. At first, why does Romeo refuse to fight with Tybalt?
* They are now cousins
2. How did Mercutio get stabbed?
* Romeo tried to break up the fight and Tybalt stabbed him under Romeo’s arm. 3. What was the crowd’s reaction after Mercutio was stabbed? * ???
4. What does Lady Capulet think should happen to Romeo after he killed Tybalt? * That he should be killed.
5. Why does Friar Laurence get angry with Romeo when he keeps whining? * He should be happy that he is being banished not being put to death. 6. After the duel, where does Romeo hide?
* He hides in the square/alley.
7. What type of bird is the herald of the morning?
* Lark.
8. What would Juliet rather do than marry Paris?
* Kill herself.

Act IV
1. Why does Paris visit with Friar Laurence?
* To tell him about the good news that he going to be marrying Juliet. 2. Why does Juliet beg forgiveness from her father?
* Juliet apologizes to her father because she is planning to go along with Friar Lawrence’s plan to take the sleeping potion, and she does not want her father to remain angry with her 1) in case it doesn’t work and kills her instead and 2) so that he will not be suspicious. 3. What will Juliet do if the sleeping drug does not work? * She will try to kill herself.

4. Why doesn’t Friar Laurence just tell Paris that Juliet is already married to Romeo? * He doesn’t want to get in trouble and he is scared to say anything. Act V
1. Who is Balthasar and what part does he play in Act V?
* Romeo’s servant who tells him about Juliet’s”death”. 2. Who does Romeo find at the tomb?
* Paris.
3. Why did Friar Laurence leave Juliet at the tomb after she found Romeo dead? * He was scared.
4. Where did Friar Laurence want to take Juliet after she awakened? * To his cell.
5. What is the main point of Friar Laurence’s speech after everyone shows up at the cemetery? * That this was caused by the two families fighting.

6. What do Lord Montague and Lord Capulet o at the end of the play? * They make peace.
Elizabethan Vocabulary:
Abhor: protest, disgust
Dirge: different rout
Revel: engage in lively and noisy festivities
Valor: great courage in the face of danger
Jest: to tilt a tournament
Presage: a sign or warning
Lamentable: unforgettable, regrettable
Anon: soon, shortly
Whither: die
Hither: to a place
Fray: unravel or become worn at the edge
Shrift: confession, absolution
Pensive: engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought Rancor: bitterness or resentfulness
Chide: scold or rebuke