Act 2

• What is the famous scene in Act Two of Shakespeare's play commonly referred to as?

  The 'Balcony' scene
• Why is the 'Balcony' scene notable despite not mentioning a balcony?

  Most productions set it on a balcony
• What does the prologue in Act Two do?

  • Recaps the story so far
  • Prepares the audience for upcoming events
• What happens in the first scene of Act Two?

  Mercutio and Benvolio look for Romeo
• What is the tone of the first scene in Act Two?

  It provides a break from intense emotions
• What type of jokes are made in the first scene of Act Two?

  Rude jokes about sex
• How is Scene Two characterized?

  It is tense and rushed
• What does the intimacy in Scene Two signify for Romeo and Juliet?

  It shows their deepening relationship
• What type of speech does Juliet deliver in the balcony scene?

  A soliloquy
• Why does Juliet speak openly about her feelings?

  She believes Romeo cannot hear her
• What does Juliet's embarrassment reveal about her character?

  She is modest but honest
• How does the Nurse's interruptions affect the scene?

  They add to the rushed feeling
• What danger does Romeo face in the Capulet's garden?

  Being caught due to the feud
• What does Juliet suggest to resolve their family feud?

  Romeo should refuse his name
• What impulsive decision do Romeo and Juliet make?

  They decide to get married
• How does Juliet's view of love differ from Romeo's?

  She seeks something more real
• What does Juliet fear regarding Romeo's presence in the garden?

  Her family will murder him
• How does Shakespeare create tension in the balcony scene?

  • The risk of being caught
  • The urgency of their conversation
  • The contrast between romance and danger
• What does Scene Three involve regarding Romeo?

  Romeo books the church
• What happens in Scene Four with the Nurse?

  The Nurse takes a bit of stick
• What does the phrase "Thy love did read by rote that could not spell" imply?

  It suggests superficial understanding of love
• What is the focus of Scene Five?

  Good news for Juliet
• What happens in Scene Six?

  Get your confetti out
• How does Shakespeare build tension in Act Two?

  • Through the risk of discovery
  • By contrasting romance with danger
  • By creating urgency in their actions