Act II Scene II Flashcards

1
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This scene is the famous….

A

Balcony scene

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What is a famous quote from this scene?

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“It is the east and Juliet is the sun, Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon”

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There is a contrast in Mercutio’s lawdy language and Romeo’s…

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Religious language to show that Romeo and Juliet’s love is pure

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How does Romeo show signs of increased maturity in this scene?

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He now speaks in blank verse rather than the rhymed iambic pentameter

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5
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Even though Romeo matures in this scene. Who is more mature in the relationship?

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Juliet

“You kiss by the book” Act 1, Scene 5 and se stops Romeo from swearing his love on the ‘inconstant’ and ‘variable’ moon

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6
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Who makes the arrangements for the marriage?

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Juliet

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7
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Why does Juliet compare Romeo to a rose?

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Because if a rose was given another name, it would still be a rose in essence

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Give a quote that shows Juliet would deny her name?

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“Deny thy father, or refuse thy name, and ill no longer be a capulet” This reminds the audience of the problem with their love

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9
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What was Juliet’s promise to Romeo and what is the technique used here?

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“Follow thee my lord throughout the world” Dramatic irony as Romeo follows her to the grave

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10
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What does the heightened anticipation of their forthcoming marriage do?

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It builds further tension and increases the pace of the play

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