romeo and Juliette quiz pt. 2 Flashcards
What makes it difficult for Romeo and Juliet to meet and let their passions grow?
The hatred between the Capulets and the Montagues make it difficult
What gives Romeo and Juliet the power and determination to get past the obstacles in their way?
The prospect of their love gives them the power and determination to elude the obstacles
While Benvolio and Mercutio are looking for Romeo, what do they mock about him?
Romeo’s love for Rosaline while they are trying to find him
What does Juliet clearly struggle with?
her need for caution and her overpowering desire to be with Romeo
Why is the balcony scene one of the most famous scenes in all of theatre?
because of its beautiful and evocative poetry
What metaphor does Romeo create for Juliet?
she is the sun
What motif is used in this scene?
motif throughout the play and present in this scene – the light and dark motif
When do the really important scenes take place?
take place at night or very early in the morning
What is Friar Laurence very knowledgeable about?
about the properties of plants, herbs and flowers
What duality does he recognize is present in plants?
they have both useful and dangerous properties
What does he believe about “good and evil”?
He also recognizes this “duality” of good and evil in all things
Why does the friar agree to marry Romeo and Juliet even though he is skeptical?
because he hopes their love will end the hatred between their families
How does Romeo justify to the friar that his love for Juliet is actually real despite the fact he was “in love” with Rosaline the day before?
because, unlike Rosaline, Juliet returns his love
Despite the fact that Romeo and Juliet’s love is “destructive” what makes it possible for the friar to believe they really do love each other?
because it is exquisitely beautiful and strikes everyone
What do we see in Romeo for the first time?
he is finally happy and having fun!
