- Act 2, Scene 1 1. State whether the following statements are true or false. Romeo was feeling depressed because he had to leave Juliet at the end of Act 1. Romeo wanted to be left alone so he hid in the cellar. Romeo's friends, Benvolio and Mercutio, went looking for him after the party. Mercutio ridiculed Romeo's feelings of romantic love, as Mercutio believes more in physical love. Romeo could hear everything that his friends were saying about him from his hiding place. 1
- Act 2, Scene 2 Figures of Speech Simile: a comparison using like or as Ex. Her eyes shone like the sun. Metaphor: a comparison stated with out like or as Ex. His kindness was an unexpected present. Personification: giving an inanimate (lifeless) object human qualities or abilities. Ex. Cars dance across the icy road. 1. Read the quotes given below then: identify the figure of speech used explain how the figure of speech is used But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun! (Romeo, Scene 2, Lines 2-3) Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon who is already sick and pale with grief that thou her maid are far more fair than she. (Romeo, Scene 2, Lines 3-6) O speak again bright angel, for thou are as glorious to this night, being o'er my head, as is winged messenger of heaven... (Romeo, Scene 2, Lines 28-30) 2
My bounty is as endless as the sea, My love as deep. (Juliet, Scene 2, Lines 139-141) 2. Juliet, thinking that she is alone, speaks aloud of her love for Romeo: O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father, and refuse thy name. Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet. (a)what is Juliet asking Romeo to do? (b)juliet questions whether a name makes a person who they really are. Finish writing the quotation. What's in a name? That. (c) Translate the quote. What does Juliet mean? 3
Emotions Romeo and Juliet show various emotions in this scene. Select an emotional quality from the box and write it on the appropriate line below. concern admiration love-struck hopelessness disappointment embarrassment a) It is the east and Juliet is the sun. b) It is my lady, O it is my love. O that she knew she were. c) My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself, Because it is an enemy to thee; d) If they do see thee, they will murder thee. e) Else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek For that which thou has heard me speak to-night. f) My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love is deep; 4
- Act 2, Scene 3 Soliloquy a speech in a play through which a character tells his/her thoughts to the audience while alone on stage. 1. Friar Lawrence's soliloquy in Scene Three tells how he feels about nature and human beings. He compared a flower to a human. Complete the following by filling in the necessary spaces. Within the infant rind of this small flower Poison hath, and medicine ; For this being smelt with that part cheers each part; Being, stays all with the. In as well as herbs-grace and will; And where the is predominant, Full soon the canker death eats up that plant. Therefore, the flower is lovely to, but deadly if. Sometimes humans are, while other times they are. evil smell good tasted 2. Why does Romeo go and see Friar Lawrence? 5
3. The Friar scolds Romeo for his hasty (quick) change of heart. Why? 4. Why does Friar Lawrence agree to the request? 5. Scene Three ends with Friar Lawrence saying: Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast. This means that a person should. 6
- Act 2, Scene 4 Later that morning Mercutio and Benvolio are still looking for Romeo. Meanwhile, Tybalt has sent a letter to Romeo's house. 1. What is the nature of Tybalt's letter? 2. Mercutio is concerned for Romeo because he feels that he is already dead. (Line 13) According to Mercutio, who has killed Romeo? 3. Mercutio talked about Tybalt s qualities as a fencer. Read lines 19-25 carefully, then list three of these traits. 4. Why do you think that Romeo does not tell his friends about Juliet? What does this silence reveal about him? 7
5. Juliet s nurse came upon the Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio and quickly becomes the focus of teasing. List three ways they teased the nurse, in either words or actions. (Lines 99, 118-119, and 133-134) (a) (b) (c) 6. How did the nurse react to the joking and teasing? 7. The nurse is Juliet s loyal and trusted servant. What secret does she hold about Romeo and Juliet? 8. Is it the nurse s duty and responsibility to tell the Capulet s about this secret? EXPLAIN your response. 8
- Act 2, Scene 5 1. Copy the quotation from the play to complete the chart. Refer to the lines given. Juliet is waiting for word from Romeo and the Nurse is taking a long time to return. (Line 11) The Nurse is slow to tell Juliet the news. (Line 25) Juliet asks the nurse for Romeo's answer, and she replies: (Lines 68-69) Your Thoughts Do you think that Juliet is fond of her nurse? Why or why not? Do you think the nurse is enjoying Romeo and Juliet's plans to marry secretly? Explain your answer. 9
- Act 2, Scene 6 1) Match the following by printing the correct letter on the line. a. Romeo was impatient and passionate Romeo and Juliet finally meet while Friar Lawrence was... b. Action in the play has been building a ring to the moment where... c. Romeo challenged death to do what reasonable and careful it will, if only... d. Marriage is a symbolic ceremony, Juliet would be his wife where the symbol could be... Themes - A theme is an idea or a topic that runs through a scene or act in a play. Choose a theme from the box below that matches each event and write it in the space provided. a. The two families were constantly feuding. b. Romeo's friends and Juliet's nurse were always there to help. c. Romeo learned of the Capulet Ball. d. Romeo overheard Juliet saying how much she loved him. e. Friar Lawrence cautioned Romeo and Juliet about hurrying into marriage. coincidence fate vs. human responsibility voice of reason violence and hate friendship/loyalty 10