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How does Shakespeare create light and humorous tone in the opening moments of the scene? |
Puns |
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What are the names of the two feuding households? |
The Montagues and The Capulets |
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How does the quarrel begin and how does it escalate? |
Sampson bites his thumb towards Abraham. Benvolio tries to prevent a fight in a peaceful way. Tybalt starts a fight by saying he hates peace, hell, and the Montagues. |
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Describe the Prince's reaction to the brawl. How does he try to ensure violence won't break again? |
He says if he catches another fight between the Montagues and the Capulets, he will kill them all. |
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What literary device does Romeo use to describe his love for Rosaline? How does this device reflect his unrequited love for her? |
Oxymorons; he loves her, but she does not love him. |
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What are the different views of love in Scene One? |
Love cause passion, grief, madness/crazy, choking, & sweet. |
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What is Romeo's state of mind in this scene? |
He's lovesick/depressed. |
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Summarize Benvolio's advice to Romeo in Scene One? |
Forget Rosaline & go look for other women ("other fish in the sea"). |
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What is the topic of discussion between Capulet and Paris? |
When Paris can marry Juliet. |
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How old is Capulet's daughter? |
13 years old. |
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Why is she (Juliet) of particular worth of her father? |
She has a good relationship with each other since she's her only child. |
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How is the Nurse presented in terms of her personality and her relationship with Juliet? |
She is very talkative and is always imputing her opinion. She embarrasses her with stories of Juliet as a child. |
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What qualities of Paris dies Lady Capulet stress when she presents him as a suitable match for Juliet? |
He's rich, handsome, single, and respected. He would create a good name for Juliet. |
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What is the topic of discussion between Capulet and Paris? |
When Paris can marry Juliet. |
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How old is Capulet's daughter? |
13 years old. |
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Why is she (Juliet) of particular worth of her father? |
She has a good relationship with each other since she's her only child. |
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How is the Nurse presented in terms of her personality and her relationship with Juliet? |
She is very talkative and is always imputing her opinion. She embarrasses her with stories of Juliet as a child. |
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What qualities of Paris dies Lady Capulet stress when she presents him as a suitable match for Juliet? |
He's rich, handsome, single, and respected. He would create a good name for Juliet. |
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How can you tell that Juliet might be closer to the Nurse than her mother? |
The Nurse nursed Juliet as a child and took care of her. She was there for Juliet as she grew up. |
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When Juliet responds to her mother's proposal about Paris does Juliet seem naively obedient or wise? How can you tell? |
Both; She obeys what her mother says but is wise to think for herself of not wanting to marry. |
