Capulet - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Act 2 Questions 2024. Who speaks: "These volent delights have violent ends..." - ANSWER Friar Lawrence Mercutio, Benvolio, Romeo, and their friends made fun of Juliet's nurse by calling her a "whale." (True or False) - ANSWER Flase How long does Juliet have to wait for the nurse to return with the good news from Romeo? - ANSWER 3 hours Who speaks: "O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circle orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable....

in which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? - Answer- Verona, Italy In the prologue, Shakespeare tells us our two title characters are going to kill themselves. In fact, many scholars say that knowing the deaths are coming actually improves the play. How could this be? Explain your thoughts. - Answer- knowing the deaths could improve the play because it shows that this story is out of the ordinary because it doesn't end happily ever after like other storie...

Who arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris? - Answer- Lord Capulet Who banished Romeo instead of killing him? - Answer- Prince Who died of grief because of her son's banishment? - Answer- Lady Montague Who is a Capulet and is in love with a Montague? - Answer- Juliet Who is a Capulet killed by Romeo? - Answer- Tybalt Who is a holy man who devises plans for Romeo and Juliet? - Answer- Friar Lawrence Who is a kinsman to the prince and is killed by Romeo? - Answer- Count Paris W...

Act 1 Questions & Answers 2024 Discuss the sources of tension in the first scene. Why are these characters upset? - ANSWER The sources of tension in the first scene are initiated by Sampson and Gregory. Sampson and Gregory are of the Capulet house, and were willing to fight any Montague men. Sampson "bit his thumb", or in essence, flicked Abram (of Montague house). From there, the quarreling went back and forth. These characters are upset because Prince Escalus breaks up their "quarrel", in...

What gesture acts as an insult to another? The gesture is when Sampson bites his thumb at Abram. What declaration does the Prince make about fighting? He said that anyone caught fighting would die. What is the setting of this play? The setting is in Verona and Mantua in Italy Give an example of an oxymoron. Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of the play? Romeo is sad because he is in love with Rosaline, but she ...

Romeo and Juliet Questions and Answers 100% Pass What city does the play take place? Verona Who are the families fighting? The Montagues and the Capulets Why are the Montagues and the Capulets fighting? An ancient grudge, probably bc of land and power What does the prologue say is the only thing that will end their parents' rage? That 2 children from both families one from the Capulets and one from the Montagues fall in love but would kill themselves What is the purpose of the prologue? To ...

Act 1 Questions Clearly Solved 2024. Discuss the sources of tension in the first scene. Why are these characters upset? - ANSWER The sources of tension in the first scene are initiated by Sampson and Gregory. Sampson and Gregory are of the Capulet house, and were willing to fight any Montague men. Sampson "bit his thumb", or in essence, flicked Abram (of Montague house). From there, the quarreling went back and forth. These characters are upset because Prince Escalus breaks up their "quarrel...

AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED. Tragedy - correct answer. A serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character Protaganist - correct answer. main character Antagonist - correct answer. A character or force in conflict with the main character Prologue - correct answer. A speech, passage, or event coming before the main speech or event Monologue - correct answer. A long speech made by one perfo...

Romeo and Juliet Questions and Answers Already Passed is Juliet a Montague or a Capulet? Capulet is Romeo a Montague or a Capulet? Montague who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play? Rosaline how old is Romeo? Shakespeare does not specify, but he is most likely between 16-18 years old. why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to Capulet's dinner party? Benvolio is worried about Romeo because he is in love with Rosaline who doesn't love Romeo, so Benvolio wants Romeo to go because he...

What form of poetry is the prologue? a sonnet What is the purpose of the prologue? provides background, setting, plot summary, and tone What atmosphere does the prologue suggest will be most strongly stressed in the play? How do you know? negative ex: "from ancient grudge break to new mutiny" 1:1- The heads of the two households/families Lord Capulet and Lord Montague 1:1- the play takes place Verona, Italy Tybalt Lady Capulet's nephew Benvolio...