Recap

• What does the prologue of Romeo and Juliet convey?

  • It warns that it's not a love story
  • It introduces the concept of star-crossed lovers
  • It sets the tone for the tragic events
• What does the term "star-crossed lovers" imply in the play?

  They are doomed to be apart despite love
• What event begins Act 1, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

  A brawl between the families' servants
• Who intervenes to stop the fight in Act 1?

  The Prince of Verona
• What does the Prince's warning about future fights signify?

  Consequences of violence in Verona
• How does Romeo describe his emotional state at the beginning of the play?

  He is lovesick and heartbroken
• Who does Romeo love before meeting Juliet?

  Rosaline
• What does Capulet say about Juliet's age when Paris proposes?

  She is too young to marry
• What event does Capulet invite Paris to in Act 1?

  A ball at his house
• How does Romeo gain entry to the Capulet's party?

  He sneaks in
• What is Tybalt's reaction upon seeing Romeo at the party?

  He wants to kill Romeo
• What does Capulet do to prevent Tybalt from attacking Romeo?

  He stops Tybalt from confronting him
• What is the significance of Capulet stopping Tybalt?

  It allows Romeo to meet Juliet
• What do Romeo and Juliet do when they first meet?

  They kiss
• What do Romeo and Juliet discover about each other at the end of Act 1?

  They belong to rival families
• What is the main theme of Act 2 in Romeo and Juliet?

  • The conflict between love and family loyalty
  • The impulsive nature of young love
  • The significance of the balcony scene
• What iconic scene occurs in Act 2?

  The balcony scene
• What does Juliet express about Romeo's family name during the balcony scene?

  She wishes he were not a Montague
• How does Romeo's attitude towards family loyalty change in Act 2?

  He prioritizes love over family loyalty
• What does Romeo propose to Juliet at the end of the balcony scene?

  They should get married
• Who does Romeo visit to arrange the marriage?

  Friar Lawrence
• What is Friar Lawrence's initial reaction to Romeo's request to marry Juliet?

  He is surprised and skeptical
• Why does Friar Lawrence eventually agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

  He hopes it will unite the families
• What is the pacing of the play indicative of?

  • The emotional intensity of the characters
  • The impulsive nature of their decisions
  • The urgency of their love story
• What event triggers the conflict in Act 3?

  A fight between Mercutio and Tybalt
• How does Romeo react to Mercutio's death?

  He feels guilty and angry
• What does Romeo's emotional response lead him to do after Mercutio's death?

  He kills Tybalt in revenge
• What is the consequence of Romeo killing Tybalt?

  He is banished from Verona
• What does Juliet's father decide after Romeo's banishment?

  He wants Juliet to marry Paris
• How does Juliet react to her father's decision about Paris?

  She refuses to marry Paris
• Who does Juliet seek help from after her father's decision?

  Friar Lawrence
• What is Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet?

  To fake her death with poison
• What is the outcome of Juliet taking the potion?

  Her family believes she is dead
• What news does Romeo receive from Balthasar?

  Juliet is dead
• How does Romeo react to the news of Juliet's death?

  He decides to kill himself
• What tragic mistake occurs with Friar Lawrence's message?

  It never reaches Romeo
• What does Romeo do when he finds Juliet in the tomb?

  He drinks poison
• What does Juliet do upon waking and finding Romeo dead?

  She kills herself
• What is the ultimate consequence of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?

  • The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
  • The end of the family feud
  • The realization of their foolishness
• What does the play suggest about the nature of love and family loyalty?

  Love can lead to tragic consequences