Epic Literature Circle: March 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do you learn about Tybalt.

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.

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