Act 1 Flashcards
What event sparks the feud between the Montagues and Capulets in Act 1?
A fight between the servants of the two families.
Who tries to break up the fight in Act 1, Scene 1?
Benvolio.
What does Tybalt call Benvolio when he tries to intervene in the fight?
‘Peace? I hate the word.’
How does the Prince respond to the ongoing feud in Act 1?
He threatens death to anyone who disturbs the peace again.
Fill in the blank: Romeo is in love with ______ at the beginning of Act 1.
Rosaline.
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?
To look at other women.
Who is Paris and what does he want in Act 1?
Paris is a suitor to Juliet and wants to marry her.
What is Capulet’s initial response to Paris’s proposal to marry Juliet?
He says Juliet is too young and suggests waiting two more years.
What does Lady Capulet compare Paris to when discussing him with Juliet?
A book.
True or False: Juliet is excited about the idea of marrying Paris.
False.
How does Romeo first describe Juliet when he sees her at the Capulet party?
As a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear.
What does Romeo say about love when he first speaks to Juliet?
‘If I profane with my unworthiest hand.’
What metaphor does Romeo use to describe his and Juliet’s lips during their first conversation?
‘My lips, two blushing pilgrims.’
Fill in the blank: The Nurse plays a key role in Juliet’s life, often acting as her ______.
confidante.
What does Tybalt want to do when he recognizes Romeo at the Capulet party?
He wants to confront and fight him.
How does Lord Capulet react to Tybalt’s anger towards Romeo?
He tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone and not to disrupt the party.
What is Juliet’s reaction upon discovering Romeo’s identity?
She is distraught because he is a Montague.
What does Romeo say about fate in Act 1?
‘I am fortune’s fool.’
Who provides comic relief in Act 1 with their bawdy jokes?
The Nurse.
What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to help him get over Rosaline?
To go to the Capulet party.
What does Juliet say about marriage in Act 1, Scene 3?
‘It is an honor that I dream not of.’
True or False: Mercutio supports Romeo’s love for Rosaline.
False.
How does Romeo describe his feelings of love in Act 1?
‘Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.’
What theme is introduced in Act 1 regarding love?
The duality of love as both beautiful and painful.
