act 2 scene 2 Flashcards
What does Romeo compare Juliet to?
HINT: a massive star in the sky
“Juliet is the sun!”
reinforcing theme of light and dark
Why does Romeo want the sun to kill the “envious moon”?
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
Why is the comparision to stars another example of foreshadowing?
Star-crossed lovers, relationship won’t work out
What is Juliet’s attitude towards the fued that has separated both families?
It’s stupid, keeping her away from Romeo
Why does Juliet object/oppose to Romeo swearing on the moon?
Moon changes throughout each month, Juliet worships Romeo and doesn’t want him/his love to change
Who is the first to mention marriage?
Juliet
What does Juliet instruct Romeo to send her the next day?
Wedding plans - how it would work - who, when, where
