Act 2 Scene 2 Flashcards
Who is Romeo talking to and can she hear him?
Romeo is talking to Juliet and she can’t hear him (more internal thoughts but audience has to hear)
What are words associated with heaven and light?
fairest stars, twinkle, sparkles, brightness, daylight, lamp, stream, night
What does Romeo refer to Juliet as that connects to the common language theme?
He refers to her as a “bright angel” which shows her being in a divine state and heavenly and bright
Wherefore means why, what is Juliet asking about Romeo?
She is asking why he has to be a Montague
What is Juliet asking Romeo to do when he denies his father?
Asking him to give up his name, his father’s respect, his staus, his honor
What is Romeo saying when he says shall I hear more or shall I speak at this?
He’s trying to figure out whether to keep eavesdropping or say something to her
What does what’s in a name mean?
It doesn’t matter what you call something because all of it’s attributes will still be there, Romeo will still be amazing without his name, their name is their feud
What does Juliet say Romeo should do?
Give up his name to be with her
What does Juliet mean when she says she hasn’t drunk in a lot of Romeo’s words yet but she still recognizes his voice
They barely know each other
What is Juliet worried about happening to Romeo?
That someone in her family will kill him
What does Romeo suggest about love in this scene?
That it can overcome anything
What does Romeo mean when he says my life would be better ended by their hate than prolonged by wanting of thy love?
He would rather be killed by her family than keep living and not be able to love her
Several times Romeo and Juliet refer to night is it a postive or negative thing for them?
Positive bc it keeps their love secret
What is Juliet at first concerned about but then proud of?
She thinks she is too infatuated with Romeo but then she decides she is proud of her feelings
What does Juliet use to say that her situation with Romeo is negative?
Juliet compares their situation to lighting and says it is too rash
How does Juliet feel about love?
Juliet thinks that love is infinite and is to be sought after she wishes for it even though she already has it
Why does Romeo and Juliet’s Convo stop?
bc someone is calling for Juliet
Why does Romeo fear that the evening has been a dream?
Romeo fears that the evening has been a dream bc it’s too good to be true this shows he’s never had a love like this before
What instruction does Juliet give to Romeo? How does this develop her character?
Juliet tells Romeo that if he intends to marry her he has to tell her by 4 tomorrow and she will do it. This shows that she is spontaneous and rebllious for wanting to marry someone shes spoken to twice
Who is the Ghostly father and why does Romeo need him?
This is the Friar or the priest and Romeo needs him so he can be married to Juliet
