Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 2 Flashcards
Describe how the scene opens.
The scene opens with Lord Capulet telling Paris that he and Lord Montague have been ordered not to fight, and he thinks they will be able to “keep the peace”.
Who asked Lord Capulet’s permission to marry Juliet?
Paris
What was Lord Capulet’s answer on this question to marry his daughter, Juliet?
Lord Capulet said that Juliet is too young, only 13. He says that Paris should wait another two years. He also said that Juliet must agree to the marriage.
Explain why Montague and Capulet are being punished.
Prince Escalus is punishing them for the public quarrel between their servants
Paris says that both Montague and Capulet are “of honourable reckoning”. Explain what Paris’s words reveal about the characters of the two lords
They are both honourable and respected
“But now, my lord, what say you to my suit?” To what ‘suit’ is Paris referring?
His marriage proposal.
“The earth hath swallow’d all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth,”
Identify the figure of speech used by Lord Capulet in these lines.
Metaphor OR personification
Use your OWN words to explain what Lord Capulet means in “The earth hath swallow’d all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth,”
All his other children are dead and buried. Juliet is the only remaining child he has to bring him happiness.
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE and support your answer from the extract:
Capulet refuses to allow Paris to marry Juliet.
False. He only wants Paris to wait another two years.
Capulet invites Paris to his feast that might. What does he intend Paris to do there?
He wants Paris to impress Juliet and win her heart.
Why does Capulet call Juliet “a stranger in the world”?
Juliet is still young and unused to society and the world.
What is Juliet’s age? Quote from the extract to support your answer.
Thirteen years old. “She has not seen the change of fourteen ways.”
Capulet asks a favour of Paris concerning the wedding. What is his request?
Capulet asks Paris to wait another two years before he marries Juliet.
Do you think Paris is pleased with Capulet’s request? What answer does he give?
No, Paris is not pleased at all. He says that girls younger than Juliet are happy mothers already.
Explain, “the earth hath swallow’d all my hopes but she,” in your own words.
Capulet says that all his children, apart from Juliet, have died.
Capulet encourages Paris to “woo” Juliet. What is a modern English word for “woo”?
To “woo” means to date someone so that they learn to love you.
“An she agree, within her scope of choice, Lies my consent and fair according voice.”
Would you agree that Capulet means it when he tells Paris that Juliet has the final say in the choice of her husband?
No, I don’t agree that he means it. In those days, girls didn’t have the final say in their choice of husband. Their parents did. Most marriage were pre-arranged.
OR
Yes, I think he did mean it. Although most parents in those days decided who their children married, Capulet is a very soft-hearted father towards Juliet. He would care about how she felt about marrying Paris.
Capulet says that Paris will be very welcome at the feast that night. Who else will be present who will not be at all welcome?
Romeo.
For questions 19-21, refer to lines 1-38: What does Capulet mean by “Earth-treading stars” (L.25)?
Beautiful young women will be at the ball that night.
Who else gave, and to whom did he give, advice that he should look at other beautiful young women before making a final choice?
Benvolio. He gives the same advice to Romeo.
What instructions does Capulet give to his servant?
Capulet tells his servant to go to the homes of all the people whose names he has written on a list and invite them to his house that evening.
For questions 22-25 refer to lines 39-81:
Why must the servant go to a learned person?
The servant cannot read the names on the list old Capulet has given him.
Is Romeo as much in love with Rosaline as he says he is?
Romeo is not really in love with Rosaline at all, as we will see when he falls in love with Juliet and forgets immediately about Rosaline.
Whose name on the list the servant carries, would catch Romeo’s attention?
Rosaline
The servant invites Romeo to the feast, but on what condition?
Romeo can attend the feast on the condition that he doesn’t belong to the Montague family.
For questions 26-27 refer to lines 82-101:
How will Benvolio try to make Romeo think that Rosaline is as ugly as a crow?
Benvolio will show Romeo many other girls at Capulet’s feast who will be much more beautiful than Rosaline.
For what reason does Romeo agree to go to Capulet’s feast?
Romeo goes not to look at other girls, but to enjoy the beauty of Rosaline.
