plot

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grace s

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Why are the Montagues and the Capulets fighting?
An ancient grudge
Who is Romeo? 
Son of Montague
Who is Benvolio? 
Romeo's friend and cousin. He tries to keep the peace
Who is Balthasar? 
Servant of Montague, who tells Romeo that Juliet is dead
Who is Juliet? 
Daughter of Capulet, loved by both Romeo and Paris
Who is Tybalt? 
Nephew of Lady Capulet, a great but violent swordsman; kills Mercutio
Who is Prince Escalus?
Ruler of Verona, warns the families that their lives will pay if they continue to disrupt the peace
Who is Mercutio? 
Friend of Romeo, and relative of the Prince, he is a bit wild and funny. Says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man."
Who is Count Paris?
A young nobleman who is related to the Prince; He wants to marry Juliet
What warning does the Prince give the street fighters?
That if they fight again, then their lives (Capulet and Montague) will be payment for disrupting the peace.
Where is Romeo during the first fight? 
He is off being depressed because of love.
What makes Romeo so upset in the being of the story?
The lady he loves does not love him back
Who is Romeo in love with first? 
Rosaline
Does Lord Capulet want Juliet to marry at her age?
No, he wants Parris to woo her and wait two years so she is "ripe to be a bride."
Who changes Lord Capulets mind about Juliet getting married, how?
Paris, and he changes his mind by saying others marry so young and are happy
What does Capulet ask his servant to do in the first act that he can not?
To invite people to a party from a list but he can't read
How does Romeo find out about the party and what fact interests him in particular?
He helps a servant read the party list and learns Rosaline would be there
What does Romeo decide to do after he helps the servant?
He decides to go to the party
What is the Nurses relation to Juliet?
The nurse raised Juliet
How old is Juliet?
13 but it 2 weeks or so from being 14
What does lady Capulet tell Juliet in the first act? 
That Paris wants Juliet's hand in marriage.
How does Juliet react to the news that Paris intended a to marry her?
She is shocked and says marriage didn't cross her mind. "It is an honor I dreamed not of."
What is the nurse's reaction to Juliet getting married?
She is giddy; she says Paris is a man of wax or perfect
Who is in the streets before the party? 
Romeo, Mercutio, Bonvolio, and their friends
What are Romeo and his friends doing in the street?
Walking to the party and talking
What happened in Mercutio's story? 
He describes Queen Mab the fairy who brings dreams or nightmares to people
What does Romeo say he fears on his way to the party? 
That something bad will happen that will lead to his early death
Who is the first person to recognize Romeo at the party and how do they react?
Tybalt, and he wants to fight him
How does Capulet react to Romeo at the party? 
He tells Tybalt not to fight with Romeo because Romeo is said to be a nice person
What happens at the balcony scene?
Romeo spies on Juliet then thy talk, Romeo proposes, are and they make a plan
What do Romeo and Juliet proclaim to each other during the balcony scene?
Their love for each other
What do Romeo and Juliet plan to do after the balcony scene?
get married
Where is Romeo planning to go after the balcony scene?
To his priest to plan his marriage
What line that the priest say that foreshadows the future?
"Within the infant rind of the weak flower/ poison hath residence and medicine power"
What did Tybalt say to Romeo in the letter he sent?
He challenged him to a duel
Why did the nurse come for Romeo?
Juliet sent her like Romeo planned
What part does the nurse play in Romeo and Juliet's scheme?
Messenger, a go-between
What is Romeo and Juliet's plan for marrying? 
Juliet would go to confession, and they would secretly wed
Why is Juliet upset in the the beginning of act 2 scene 5?
It has been 3 hours and the nurse hasn't come back yet with the news yet
What does the Nurse have for Juliet? 
The plan for her and Romeo's wedding