Act 1 Scene 2+3+4 Flashcards
How old is Juliet?
13
When does Capulet say Juliet will be ready for marriage?
When she is around 15 years old.
Who wants to marry Juliet?
Paris - Escalus’ cousin
What are the reasons Capulet hesitates to give his permission. On what condition will Lord Capulet agree to Juliet’s marriage with Paris?
-She is too young
S-he holds everything that he loves and she is his future (whoever she marries will inherit his fortune and -he wants her to be happy and well tended to).
-He wants her to have a choice
-He wants Paris to be devoted only to Juliet so if —Paris is interested in anyone else at the party Capulet will not give permission.
Why does Capulet’s servant approach Romeo and Benvolio?
He can’t read the list that he was given.
Where does the servant invite Romeo and Benvolio?
To the Capulet party - on the condition that they are NOT Montagues
- a) Why does Romeo want to go to the party? Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the party?
1Rosaline’s name is on the list of people who are being invited.
2.So that Romeo can compare Rosaline to other women and realize there are better women. He wants Romeo to scout out different potential mates.
Describe the Nurse’s relationship with Juliet.
She was Juliet’s wet nurse, she was more her mother than Lady Capulet, they have a very positive relationship, Juliet values the nurse and her opinions a great deal.
Why is the Nurse impressed with Paris?
He is very handsome and rich (he is a wax figure).
3.Why does Lady Capulet encourage the arrangement between Juliet and Paris? Provide 2 reasons.
-Lady Capulet was young when she married, she was soon a mother.
-Paris is a good man.
What does Juliet promise her mother?
She will talk to him and look to like him - she will give Paris a chance
How will Romeo and his friends escape detection at the party?
Wear masks, they will dance a lot so they blend in.
In Mercutio’s dream, Queen Mab does what?
A bunch of stuff that makes no sense
She is a fairy
Something about spider legs (spokes of wheels)
She is a midwife
She gallops through lovers brains and puts strange ideas in their heads
She will tickle people’s noses with one tenth of the yearly produce
Helps women discover how to carry and bear children
Tangle peoples’ hair through the work of elves
What does Romeo dream?
That a bad series of events will occur based on the events that will occur at the party tonight.
How does Capulet treat his guests?
He is very welcoming - he even allows his enemy to stay at the party to keep the calm of the evening
