english (shakespere, ) Flashcards
The prologue is written in what kind of poetic form?
An italian sonnet
Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
What does star crossed means?
It means against the fates.
Why did the play start in a brawl?
To immediately capture the audience’s attention.
What does it to bite one’s thumb?
Its a very rude and disrespectful gesture.
At this point in the play who is Romeo in love with?
Rosaline.
What are Romeo’s parents concerned about?
His state of mind, him being depressed.
Sampson and Gregory are sevants to which household?
The Capulets.
How is Tybalt characterized?
Tybalt is characterized as being hot-headed.
How is Benvolio characterized?
He is thoughtful and fearful of the law.
How is Romeo characterized?
He is lovelorn and distracted.
Explain the idea of masculine honour in Verona.
Masculine honour in Verona means you must defend yourself and always fight back, whether is be verbal or physical.
What does Prince Escalus proclaim will happen to the next person caught disturbing the peace?
He proclaims a death sentence.
Why doesn’t Peter have any power?
He is a lowly servant.
How old is Juliet?
Almost 14.
Why does Peter show Romeo and Benvolio the guest list for the Capulet masquerade ball?
Peter cannot read.
Does Juliet have any say in who she will marry?
No, her parents, especially her father, will decide for her.
Why does Romeo agree to go to the ball?
He knows Rosaline will be there.
What does Benvolio tell Romeo to do at the ball?
Benvolio tells Romeo to go to the ball because there will be attractive women there.
Capulet gives Paris his blessing to marry Juliet, but what condition does he insist on?
He insists on Paris waiting and getting to know Juliet first, since she is so young.
Who has raised Juliet since birth?
The nurse.
What is “Juliet falling on her back when she comes of age” a reference to?
It’s a reference to sexual intercorse.
List 4 adjectives to describe Juliet’s character.
Juliet is strong, obedient, intelligent and naive
What kind of mother is Lady Capulet?
Lady Capulet is a flighty and ineffectual mother.