act 2 scene 2

Question 1

What does Romeo compare Juliet to?

HINT: a massive star in the sky

Answer 1

“Juliet is the sun!”

reinforcing theme of light and dark

Question 2

Why does Romeo want the sun to kill the “envious moon”?

Answer 2

God of the moon = Artemis (virgin and man-hater)

He doesn’t want Juliet to turn like this - Juliet is very pretty, has a lot of light and beauty

Question 3

Why is the comparision to stars another example of foreshadowing?

Answer 3

Star-crossed lovers, relationship won’t work out

Question 4

What is Juliet’s attitude towards the fued that has separated both families?

Answer 4

It’s stupid, keeping her away from Romeo

Question 5

Why does Juliet object/oppose to Romeo swearing on the moon?

Answer 5

Moon changes throughout each month, Juliet worships Romeo and doesn’t want him/his love to change

Question 6

Who is the first to mention marriage?

Answer 6

Juliet

Question 7

What does Juliet instruct Romeo to send her the next day?

Answer 7

Wedding plans - how it would work - who, when, where