scene 2

• Who walks with Paris in Verona?

  Capulet
• What is Paris's desire regarding Capulet's daughter?

  To marry Juliet
• How does Capulet feel about Paris's desire to marry Juliet?

  He is overjoyed
• Why does Capulet think Juliet is too young to marry?

  She is not yet fourteen
• What does Capulet ask Paris to do regarding his proposal?

  To wait two years
• What event does Capulet invite Paris to attend?

  The masquerade feast
• Who does Capulet send to invite people to the feast?

  Peter
• What problem does Peter face in his task?

  He cannot read
• Who happens by while Peter is lamenting?

  Romeo and Benvolio
• What does Peter ask Romeo to do?

  To read the guest list
• Whose name does Romeo see on the list?

  Rosaline
• What opportunity does Benvolio suggest the feast provides for Romeo?

  To compare Rosaline with other women
• What assumption does Peter make about Romeo and Benvolio?

  That they are not Montagues
• Why does Romeo agree to go to the feast?

  Because Rosaline will be there
• What does this scene establish about Juliet's situation in Verona?

  • Juliet is subject to parental influence
  • She has no power to choose her husband
  • Her father can force her into marriage
  • Reflects gender inequality in Verona
• How does Capulet appear in this scene regarding Juliet's choice?

  As a kind-hearted man
• What does Capulet imply about his power over Juliet's marriage?

  He can force her into marriage
• How does parental influence function in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

  • Juliet's arranged marriage with Paris
  • Traditional feud between Capulets and Montagues
  • Contributes to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet
  • Forces determining fate are established early
• What social structures influence Romeo and Juliet's love?

  • Family
  • Religion
  • Politics
  • Social expectations
• What humorous element does Peter add to the scene?

  His illiteracy leads to mistakes
• What does Peter's illiteracy symbolize in the context of the play?

  Entrenched social structures
• Who is Romeo still in love with at this point?

  Rosaline
• What does the audience anticipate regarding Romeo and Juliet?

  They will meet at the feast
• How does Shakespeare manipulate the plot in this scene?

  To build expectations of fate
• She is the hopeful lady of my earth (1.2.)
• Compare her face with some that I shall showAnd I will make thee think thy swan a crow (1.2.)