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Romeo's foil
Mercutio
Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt in Act III?
They are now cousins
the turning point
When Romeo kills Tybalt
Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt
exile
when the audience knows something that the characters do not
dramatic irony
climax of the play
when Romeo kills himself
Who is already at Juliet's grave when Romeo arrives?
Paris
Who does the Prince blame for Romeo and Juliet's deaths?
Montagues, Capulets and himself
When were Shakespeare's plays published?
1623
Shakespeare's theatre
Globe
First theatre
Theatre
Who were the people who stood in front of the stage?
Groundlings
Why doesn't Friar Laurence's letter get to Romeo?
Friar John was suspected of having the plague, and was quarantined
How many characters die?
Six. (can you list them all?)
What role do the servants play?
comic relief
What type of poem is the Prologue?
sonnet
At the beginning of the play, why doesn't Lord Capulet to marry Juliet?
1. she's too young
2. he is going to let her choose her own husband
Why does Lord Capulet change his mind about Juliet marrying Paris?
He thinks Juliet is crying about Tybalt and he wants to cheer her up.
Where is Shakespeare from?
Stratford upon Avon
This is when a characters speaks his or her thoughts aloud
aside
a character is alone on stage, giving a long speech
soliloquy
a character gives a long speech, but other characters are on stage
monologue
How long does the potion last?
42 hours
Mercutio is related to....
The Prince
Paris is related to....
The Prince
Benvolio is related to...
Romeo
Tybalt is related to...
Juliet
How many teeth does the Nurse have?
Four
Where does the play take place?
Verona
Who is the King of Cats?
Tybalt
Which character is the peacemaker?
Benvolio
What part does the nurse play in Romeo and Juliet's plans?
The messenger
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
to bring peace to the families
What does it mean to bite your thumb at someone?
you are insulting them
What would you NOT find on the stage in Shakespeare's time?
Women.