Act 4, Question 6

How has Juliet's relationship with her Nurse changed since the beginning of the play?

Act 4, Question 7

What differences are there among the reactions of Paris, the Nurse, Lord Capulet, and Lady Capulet to Juliet's "death"?

Act 4, Question 8

Which characters in Act 4 do you feel sympathy for? Explain.

Act 3, Question 1

Why does Romeo refuse to fight with Tybalt?

Act 3, Question 2

Who do you think is to blame for the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt?

Act 3, Question 3

Explain why Romeo chooses to fight Tybalt after all. In your opinion, was he justified in killing Tybalt? Discuss why or why not.

Act 3, Question 4

The Nurse advises Juliet to forget about Romeo and marry Paris. Does this advise surprise you? Explain.

Act 3, Question 5

Compare Juliet's soliloquy of Act 2, Scene V, Lines 1 -19 with her soliloquy of Act 3, Scene ii, Lines 1 -35.

Act 3, Question 6

Review the Friar's plan in Scene 3. List each step of the plan in the left column of a chart like the one below. Next to each step, write things that could go wrong:

Plan	Things that could go Wrong

Go into google docs, make your table, and copy and paste it into a comment.

Act 3, Question 7

What, if anything, prevents Juliet from simply joining Romeo in Mantua?

Act 3, Question 8

What occurs in Scene V to alienate Juliet from her family?

Act 2, Question 1

What images of light and fire does Juliet inspire in Romeo?

Act 2, Question 2

After exchanging vows of love in scene 2, Juliet says "I have no joy of this contact to-night." What do you think she means by this?

Act 2, Question 3

What philosophical observations does Friar Lawrence make in Act 2, Scene 3?

Act 2, Question 4

Describe how Romeo and his friends treat the Nurse. Would they treat all of the women of Verona in the same fashion? Explain.

Act 2, Question 5

Describe the interview between the Nurse and Romeo in Act 2, Scene 4.

 

Act 2, Question 6

Why do you think Shakespeare left the wedding ceremony out of the play?

Act 2, Question 7

Do you approve of the Nurse's and Friar's actions in helping with the secret wedding. Explain why or why not.

Question 1

What does the first scene of the play reveal about Romeo's behavior? Explain how he changes by the end of Act One.

Question 2

What is your impression of Juliet's father? Describe the relationship between Capulet and his daughter in scene 2.

Question 3

What concepts of love are presented by the female characters in scene 3?

Question 4

Characterize Mercutio as he appears in scene iv. What kind of friend is he to Romeo?

Question 5

What do you learn about Tybalt.

Question 6

Analyze the behavior of Tybalt, Mercutio and Benvolio in Act one. Based on your analysis, predict what their roles might be in the rest of the play.

Question 7

Compare Romeo's reaction to Juliet's when they discover the true identity of the other.

Question 8

Do Romeo's feelings for Juliet seem to be different from his feelings for Rosaline? Explain your answer.

Character Traits

Describe the characters traits and use evidence to support your response.

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