Romeo and Juliet Act I p. 181-206 Vocabulary-write an original sentence that demonstrates the meaning for each word. 1. foe n. enemy 2. grove n. small group of trees 3. nourished adj. fed 4. beauteous adj. full of beauty 5. shrine n. holy place 6. scaled v. climbed 7. coy adj. pretending to be shy 8. rash adj. carelessly bold; impulsive 9. sociable adj. friendly 10. abbey n. place where monks or nuns live; a monastery or convent 11. banished v. forced to leave a country or area 12. chamber n. bedroom 13. kinsman n. relative 14. fickle adj. tending to change your mind a lot; changeable 15. fiend n. evil creature; devil 16. intrude v. to enter or interfere where you are not wanted 17. potion n. liquid concoction 18. woe n. great sorrow; misery 19. gorged v. ate greedily 20. morsel n. any piece or bit
Questions - Answer in complete sentences. 1. Sum up the reaction of the Prince and citizens of Verona to the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. 2. Based on his behavior in Scene 1, how would you describe Tybalt? 3. (a) In the characterization of Romeo, what do Montague s remarks on page 4 suggest that Romeo is like? (b) What do Montague s remarks show about his own attitude toward his son? 4. (a) Sum up what we learn about Juliet in the exchange between her father and Paris at the start of Scene 2. (b) What does Capulet say regarding Paris s interest in marrying Juliet? 5. (a) Why is Romeo reluctant to go to the Capulets party? (b) Why does Romeo finally agree to attend? 6. How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo? 7. (a) Why does Capulet let Romeo stay at the party when he learns who Romeo is? (b) What does this decision show about Capulet? 8. What does Juliet mean when she says My only love comes from my only hate? Writing Activity Write a paragraph about the problems you foresee in Romeo and Juliet s romance.
Romeo and Juliet Act II p.207-226 Vocabulary-write an original sentence that demonstrates the meaning for each word. 1. Kinsmen n. a relative by blood. 2. Cunning adj. ingenious or sly. 3. Variable adj. changing, not constant. 4. Procure v. to obtain by effort; to get and make available. 5. Vile adj. wicked or offensive. 6. Sallow adj. an unhealthy or yellow color. 7. Waverer n. one who hesitates or falters. 8. Lamentable adj. distressing or deplorable. 9. Unwieldy adj. not easily moved or handled. 10. Conjured v. to call or bring to mind, to make appear as if by magic. Questions- Answer in complete sentences. 1. Explain the dramatic irony in Scene 1. What do Mercutio and Benvolio think is true, and what do we know is true? 2. (a) Explain why Romeo s opening speech in Scene 2 is a soliloquy even though Juliet appears on stage. (b) What feelings does he reveal? 3. (a) Explain how Juliet s What s in a name? and remark about the rose (page 610-611) apply to the situation concerning Romeo. (b) Why do you think Juliet calls parting, or leaving, sweet sorrow (page 615)?
4. (a) In Scene 3, why is Friar Lawrence surprised by Romeo s news about Juliet? (b) Why is he happy to assist Romeo in his new romance? 5. Based on the dialogue in Scene 4, what would you say Mercutio is like? 6. How does the Nurse show loyalty to Juliet in Scene 4? 7. What is Friar Lawrence about to do for Romeo and Juliet when Scene 6 closes? Writing Activity: Contrast the Nurse and Friar Lawrence. Then, explain how the relationship between Juliet and the Nurse is like that of Romeo and the Friar.
Romeo and Juliet Act III p. 228-251 Discussion Questions- Answer in complete sentences. 1. (a) Why does Romeo at first try to stop the fight with Tybalt? (b) Why does Romeo finally kill Tybalt? 2. At the start of Scene 2, why does Juliet want the sun to hurry? 3. How does Juliet react to the news that Romeo has killed Tybalt and has been banished? 4. Why does Romeo consider it torture to be banished from Verona? 5. What causes Capulet to change his mind and push ahead with Juliet s wedding to Paris, even though Juliet herself has not agreed? 6. In Scene 5, why does Juliet try to convince Romeo it is the nightingale, not the lark that they hear? 7. Explain the dramatic irony in the exchange between Juliet and her mother in Scene 5. What does Lady Capulet think Juliet feels about Tybalt s murderer? How does she really feel?
8. What does Lady Capulet think Juliet feels about Tybalt s murderer? How does she really feel? 9. Why does Juliet turn against her Nurse at the end of Act 3? Writing Activity How would Juliet s parents react to the news about her marriage to Romeo? Is she right not to tell them? Explain your opinion in a paragraph.
Romeo and Juliet Act IV p. 253-264 Discussion Questions- Answer in complete sentences. 1. (a) What reason does Friar Lawrence give Paris for opposing the wedding plans? (b) What is the real reason he opposes the marriage? 2. (a) Sum up Friar Lawrence s plan to help Juliet avoid marrying Paris. (b) Is his plan a good one? Why or why not? 3. What are some of Juliet s fears about taking the potion?
4. (a) Explain the dramatic irony in the remarks and beliefs of Capulet and Lady Capulet in Scene 5. (b) How would you describe their feelings? 5. What does Paris mean when he says he is divorced by death? Writing Activity Write a paragraph explaining the risks of Friar Lawrence s plan. What could go wrong, and what might happen?
Romeo and Juliet Act V p. 266-269 Discussion Questions- Answer in complete sentences. 1. What causes Friar Lawrence s important message to Romeo to go astray? 2. After he hears of Juliet s death, what does Romeo decide to do? 3. Why does Paris come to Juliet s tomb? 4. What does Romeo mean when he tells Paris, I value your life more than mine. I have come armed against myself? 5. Use the stage directions and dialogue to sum up the events inside the tomb. 6. Why does the feud end?
7. (a) How would you describe the play s ending? (b) How did it make you feel? Writing Activity Explain who or what you think is most to blame for the tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet. Is it fate? The feuding families? Friar Lawrence? Or Romeo and Juliet themselves?