ACT 2 R+J TEST STUDYING Flashcards
Speaker Spoken to Context Meaning Literary Device (MUST PUT THIS)
“Can I go forward when my heart is here”
Romeo
himself
going to juliet
can I go to my love
none
“That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”
Juliet Herself Juliet is on the balcony talking about romeo If a rose was called something else, would it smell the same none
“Temp’ring extremities with extreme sweets”
Chorus
Audience
Chorus lays out what will happen in act 2
mixing great difficulties with great pleasure
none
“He jests at scars that never felt a wound”
Romeo
himself
Romeo hears Mercutio make fun of him
He is making fun of the “single Romeo”
metaphor
“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”
Juliet
Herself
Juliet is on the balcony talking about Romeo
Romeo, why are you Romeo, it means why are you a Montague?
none
“Had I it written, I would tear the word”
Romeo
Juliet
Romeo tries to explain to Juliet who he is.
I don’t like my last name because it is an enemy to you
none
“These violent delights have violent ends”
Friar Lawrence
Romeo
Friar Lawrence is in his cell with Romeo
Things rushed too quickly and violently will end quicker and more violent
none
“So smile the heavens upon this holy act/That after hours with sorrow chide us not”
Friar Lawrence
heaven
Getting ready to marry Romeo and Juliet
Heavens look down on them and make sure that they are safe
personification
“Then hie you hence to Friar Lawrence’ cell”
Nurse
Juliet
Nurse “just” came back from talking to Romeo
Hurry up and go to the Friar’s cell
none
“Come, come with me, and we will make short work”
Friar Lawrence
Romeo and Juliet
Friar, Romeo, and Juliet are about to get married
Come here, I’ll get you married quickly
none
Romeo
himself
going to juliet
can I go to my love
none
“Can I go forward when my heart is here”
Juliet
Herself
Juliet is on the balcony talking about romeo
If a rose was called something else, would it smell the same
metaphor
“That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”
Chorus
Audience
Chorus lays out what will happen in act 2
mixing great difficulties with great pleasure
none
“Temp’ring extremities with extreme sweets”
Romeo
himself
Romeo hears Mercutio make fun of him
He is making fun of the “single Romeo”
metaphor
“He jests at scars that never felt a wound”
Juliet
Herself
Juliet is on the balcony talking about Romeo
Romeo, why are you Romeo, it means why are you a Montague?
none
“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”
