Rom x Jul Act 1 Flashcards
What does the Chorus try to teach in the pro
How love has the power to heal old wounds, while hate has the power to destroy.
Does the Chorus suggest we should sympathize with the lover or the parents? Why?
The Chorus tends to lean toward sympathizing with the lovers. Had it not been for their parents’ hatred for each other, they may have not had to keep their love, and get married in, secret
what are the servents talking about in the beginning of the play
taking advantage of the Montague women and talking bad about them.
who are the two fueding families
capulets and montagues
What local history do we get from the Prince’s speech ? what is his threat
Riots occur in the city. He threatens to toutcher/kill
Howmst does shakesp3are use Lord Montague’s words to Benvolio to characterize Romeo
More clouds with his deep sigh
How does Romeo’s use of oxymorons reflect his feelings
he wants the fighting to end
What has romeo’s speech reveal abotu Rosaline’s character
He feel in love with a girl whomst decided to become a nun
What advice does Benvolio give Romeo
Examine other beauties
How old is Juliet
14
What are the intentions of Paris when he visits Lord Capulate
to marry Juliet
What does Lord Capulate want for Juliet
She wants her to be happy and he asks paris to wait 2 more years
How are the servants lines an example of both situational and dramatic irony
Romeo is confused and the master is somebody Romeo shouldn’t be arounfd
What does Ben. suggest Rom. to do and how does Rom. respond
go after other girls. agrees, but does not know what will come out of it
What is the purpose of the Nurse teeling the embarrssing story
Reveals and awekward relationship with the Nurse and Juliet and that the nurse is devious
What does Lady Capulate ask Juliet and what is her response
How does it feel that you are going to get married? She is not happy, but will do whatever her mother wants
What does Lady Capulate compare Paris to
a book
How is the book metaphor appropiate to the given situation
a woman is essential for a man
A pun in Romeo and Mercutio’s convo on their way to the party
liars often lie
What does Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech reveal about his personality
Romeo claims that dreams can be real or true because they reflect reality, while Mercutio argues that they lie. His speech goes on to claim that they reflect the individual’s desires and passions. This tells us that he is optomistic
What is the purpose of the opening lines between the three Servingmen
They are Rushing to prepare food, flirting, gives sense of energy. This echoes Romeo’s feelings
What is Lord Capulate’s reaction when he finds out there is a Montague in the room
He hates the man but he tries to ignore Romeo. He is concerned about appearences
How do you count for Romeo and Juliet’s falling in love so quickly?
physical attraction
What do Romeo and Juliet find out about each other at the end of Act 1 and how will this reflect their relationship
they find out they are family enimies. they have to keep their relationship a secret
Who says Thou was the prettiest babe I ever nursed
Nurse
“I cannot bound pitch above dull woe. Under loves heavy burden do i sink
Romeo
Ill lay my 14 of my teeth, and yet to my teen be it spoken
nurse
compare her face with some that i shall show, and i will make they swan a crow
Benvolio
What drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word/ as I hate hell, all montagues, and thee
tybalt
Act 1 mostly contains
Exposition
setting
chracters
conflicts
whomsted says Younger then she are happy mothers made
Paris
three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, by thee old capulate and montaugue, hath trice disturbed the quiet of our streets
prince
why, then, o brawling love, o loving hate, o anything, of nothing first create
romeo
tut man, one fire burns out, another thing is burning
Benvolio
good pilgram, you do wrong your hand too much, which mannerly devotion shows in this
romeo
compare her face with some that I shall show
Benvolio
I Fear, too early, for my mind misgives
Romeo
My only love sprung from my only hate
Juliet
She hat Dians wit and in strong proof of chasity well arm’d
Romeo
I, measuring his affections by my own, which the most sought where most might not be found
Benvolio
