Romeo and Juliet - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
cast of characters
A
- House of Escalus
- House of Capulet
- House of Montague
- Other Characters
2
Q
setting
A
- stated in the script
- 14th century
- cities of Verona and Mantua
- also given by the Chorus
3
Q
acts and scenes
A
- five acts, includes 24 scenes
- locations tend to change as scenes change
4
Q
chorus
A
- two prologues
- one given at beginning
- one at Act 2
- establishes setting - location and situation
- summarizes the plot
