Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Flashcards
Monologue
A long interrupted speech presented in front of other characters.
Foil
A character who sets off another character by contrast
Pun
The humorous use of a word of phrase to suggest multiple meanings
Oxymoron
A phrase that means two things that are opposite
Benvolio
Peaceful, wise, patient man in montague
Abraham
Serving man in montague
Balthazar
Serving man in montague
Romeo
Emotional deep boy who’s very sensitive, bold, risktaker who’s a montague
Tybalt
Aggressive and acts before thinking personality and is a capulet
Sampson
Loyal, aggressive capulet member
Gregory
Capulet
Lord capulet
Doesn’t want Juliet to marry, loves her greatly
Lady capulet
She thinks she knows the best, cares more about her reputation then her daughters happiness
Juliet
Obedient, goes with the flow
Nurse
More of a mother to Juliet than lady capulet
Prince
Angry about feud, wants peace
Paris
Rich, powerful, friends with the prince, wants to marry Juliet
Mercutio
Buddies with Prince, and Romeo
- Mood swings
Aside
Words spoken by a character in a play, usually in an undertone and not meant for other characters to hear just the audience.