Romeo And Juliet Flashcards
The theaters in Shakespeare’s day we’re very different from our own. Describe the theater and the stage
Open courtyard, no roof, platform for a stage, no current or scenery or lighting
Without scenery and lighting, how did the writers and actors create atmosphere
Words and actions
How did the theater of Shakespeare’s day handle parts of women
Boys
When and where is the playset
Verona and mantua , Italy; 14th century
According to the opening speech of the chorus, what will happen to Romeo and Juliet? How will this affect their families
They will die; the feud well end
How does the fight begin?
Samson encourages Gregory to attack anyone from the Montague’s household
Benvolio and tybalt nephews of each other households, enter as the fighting begins. What does each seem to be like? Give reasons for your answers
Benvolio: keeps peace; “put up your swords, you know not what you do”
Tybalt: likes to fight: hates peas, hell, and all Montague’s, and Benvolio
With what punishment does the prince threaten anyone in the Montague or Capulet parties who breaks the peace again
Death
Romeo is causing his father concern. Was he doing that worries his father
Locked in his room; avoiding friends; wanders around and early hours
What does Benvolio discover is bothering Romeo? What advice does Benvolio give Romeo
He is in love with the woman who is chased; forget about her, plenty of other girls
What does Capulet think of the princes directives after the third fight
It should be easy because Capulet and Montague’s are old - no wont work
Why has Paris come to Capulet
To ask for Juliet’s hand in marriage
What is Capulet’s answered to Paris? What does he tell Paris to do meanwhile, and why
Wait about two years; not yet 14; game Juliet’s heart date or woo her if Juliet says yes he agrees
What do you think Capulet means when he says “The Hirth half swallowed all my hopes but she”
Death
How does Romeo find out about Capulet’s
Servant
What kind of comparisons does the servant make to indicate his problem with the task he is been given
Skilled worker with the wrong tool
What does Benvolio say Romeo will realize at the feast
Rosalynn isn’t the prettiest one
How does the nurse feel about Juliet? How can you tell
Like she’s perfect; her daughter;because of her childhood story
What is store cool then does the nurse use as a landmark to help remember Juliets Age?
Lammastide; earthquake
What does Juliet say about her thoughts of marriage?
“it is an honor that I dream not of”
She means that it’s an honor to get married But she has it he thought about it
How old is Lady Capulet
Late 20s
What Maritz does Paris have according to Lady Capulet
Handsome, brave, in love with Juliet
Julia answers your mother by saying “i’ll look to like, if looking liking move” what does she mean?
She will look at him and if she find him attractive she will move
What does Juliet say will determine how vigorously she tries to fall in love with Paris
If your parents approve she’ll go along with it
What does Mercutio suggest that Romeo do at the party? How does Romeo answer
Dance; too heavy hearted
Mercutio doesn’t say directly that Romeo should not pay attention to his dream, but he does say several things that show why he thinks streams are not trustworthy. What are these
Dreams lie; dreams are fantasies; something you encountered
What does Romeo believe as a result of his dream
Die soon
Give at least two reasons that help explain Romeos mixed feelings as he goes to the party
Uninvited guest; Rosalyn
What does Romeo’s final comment, “but he that hath the steerage of my course or direct my Sail” mean?
Romeo is putting his life in gods hands
How does Capulet first react to the presence of the maskers
Welcomes them
But going to Romeo, how does Juliet make the other ladies in the room look? What does he plan to do
Crow; wants to touch her hand
Who recognizes Romeo, and how
Tybalt; his voice
What does Capulet suggest tybalt do? Why?
Leave Romeo alone; don’t make a scene
How does tybalt respond to capulet
Argues, then says he’ll get his Revenge on Romeo
What happens when Romeo and Juliet speak for the first time
They fall in love
How does Romeo learn who Juliet is? What is his response
The nurse, “ my life is my foes debt” it means his life belongs to the enemies
How does Juliet disguise her particular interest in Romeo? What is her response
Ask about other gentleman first “my only love sprung from my only hate”. In love with someone that she must hate
How does Capulet treat the maskers as they leave
Ask them to stay; polite
In what three ways was Shakespeare involved in the theater
Action, writer, and shareholder
