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R&J Act I

Act I questions, quotes, literary devices

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What is the following an example of: And what obscured in this fair volume lies Find written in the margent of his eyes. This precious book of love, this unbound lover, To beautify him only lacks a cover. Extended Metaphor
What is the following an example of: You are a lover. Borrow Cupid's wings And soar with them above a common ground. Allusion
What is the following an example of: The earth hath swallowed all my hopes but she; She is the hopeful lady of my earth Personification
Who asked Lord Capulet if he could marry Juliet? Paris
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play? Rosaline
How old is Lady Capulet? 26-28 years old
What is Benvolio's advice when it comes to Rosaline? Forget about her and find another woman
Who teases Romeo about dreams? Mercutio
What does Mercutio think about dreams? He thinks they mean nothing
Who is related to the Prince? Mercutio and Paris
What fictional fairy does Mercutio refer to when he talks about not believing in dreams? Queen Mab
Which family employs Sampson and Gregory? Capulets
Why does Capulet's servant complain about his errand to invite guests to the party? He can't read
At the party, who does Romeo ask and get confirmation of Juliet's identity? Nurse
How does Tybalt identify Romeo at the party? By his voice
How does Lord Capulet respond to Tybalt's anger about Romeo crashing the Capulet party? He says to leave him alone because Romeo is known to be a well-mannered boy in Verona. Lord Capulet also does not want a fight at his party.
Who says: This precious book of love, this unbound lover, To beautify him only lacks a cover. Lady Capulet - She is comparing Paris to a book of love who only lacks a cover (or a wife)
Who says: Take thou some new infection to thy eye, and the rank poison of the old will die. Benvolio - he is saying to find a new girl to forget about the old one (Rosaline)
Who says: How stands your disposition to be married? Lady Capulet
Who says: I'll look to like if looking liking move, but no more deep will I endart mine eye than your consent gives strength to make it fly Juliet - She is saying she will LOOK at Paris at the party to try to like him (if that is all it takes), but she isn't going to try any harder than that.
What is the setting of the play? Verona, Italy - 14th century
Who says: Tut! I have lost myself; I am not here: This is not Romeo he is some other where. Romeo
Who says: A crutch, A crutch, Why call you for a sword? Lady Capulet
Who says: But to himself so secret and so close, So far from sounding and discovery, As is the bud bit with an envious worm, Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air and dedicate his beauty to the sun. Lord Montague - He is comparing Romeo to a flower bud that was bitten by a worm....Romeo is closed off and not wanting to share what is wrong. He can't open up and talk to anyone about it. This is also a simile - comparison using AS.
Who says: This night I hold an old accustomed feast, whereto I have invited many a guest, such as I love, and you among the store, one more most welcome, makes my number more. Lord Capulet
Who says: The earth hath swallowed all my hopes but she; she is the hopeful lady of my earth. Lord Capulet - all of his children died except Juliet
Who says: On Lammas Eve at night she shall be fourteen. That she shall marry, I remember it well. Nurse - this is how she remembers Juliet's birthday
Who says: You are a lover. Borrow Cupid's wings and soar with them above common bound. Mercutio - telling Romeo to visit all of the lovers and not take love so seriously
Who says: If he be married, my grave is like to be my wedding bed. Juliet
Who says: Part fools! Put up your swords! You know not what you do! Benvolio
Who says: True, I talk of dreams; which are the children of an idle brain, begot of nothing but vain fantasy Mercutio
Who says: Not I, believe me. You have dancing shoes with nimble soles; I have a sole of lead so stakes me to the ground I cannot move. Romeo - you guys are happy and light on your feet. I am too sad to dance.
Who says: The which if you with patient ears attend, what here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend Chorus - this is from the Prologue
Who says: What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Tybalt
Who says: I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall, Now seeming sweet, convert to bitter gall Tybalt
Who says: If ever you disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace. Prince Escalus
Who says: Compare her face with some that I shall show, and I will make thee think thy swan a crow Benvolio
Who says: It is an honor that I dream not of Juliet
What is this an example of? My only love sprung from my only hate Too early seen unknown and known too late. Couplet - two lines that rhyme
Who says: This by his voice should be a Montague. Fetch me my rapier boy. Tybalt
Romeo takes love seriously and wants a relationship. Mercutio does not really believe in love and jokes around about everything. What are they considered?? Foil characters
The nurse is vulgar, somewhat inappropriate, and has no filter. Juliet is formal, reserved, and respectful. What are they considered?? Foil characters
Tybalt is aggressive, violent, and likes to fight. Benvolio is peaceful and tries to break up fights. What are they considered? Foil characters
What are the names of the two main families in the play? Montagues and Capulets
Who says: "Marry bachelor! Her mother is the lady of the house, And a good lady, and a wise and virtuous. I nursed her daughter that you talked withal." Nurse
Who says: "Uncle, this is Montague, our foe. A villain that is hither come in spite to scorn at our solemnity this night: Tybalt
Who says: "Well think of marriage now. Younger than you Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, Are made already mothers. By my count I was your mother much upon these years that you are not a maid." Lady Capulet
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