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| What dramatic functions are served by the prologue? |
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| It reveals the setting, the family feud, the tragedy (death of R&J), and the protagonist |
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| According to the prologue, what is going to happen in the play? |
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| Two star-crossed lovers take their lives |
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| Which words point to the influence of fate in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? |
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| "star-crossed"; dependent on the fate of the stars |
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| What does it mean to "take the wall"? |
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| It means a person will take the best place on the path-human waste is thrown out windows (before plumbing), "taking to the wall" avoids waste dumping on the person |
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| Compare Benvolio's reaction to the fight with Tybalt's reaction to it. |
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| Benvolio thinks they are foolish and wants to end the fight; Tybalt encourages it. |
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| What does Prince think has caused the brawls? |
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Light "airy" words, or teasing
("Do you bite your thumb at me, sir?" |
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| How will Prince punish any future violence? |
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| What is wrong with Romeo in Act I, Scene i? |
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| He is heartsick over Rosaline |
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| What is Benvolio's solution to Romeo's problem in Scene i? |
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| His solution is for Romeo to look at other women |
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| What request does Paris make of Capulet? |
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| How does Capulet feel about Juliet? |
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| He adores her as his only daughter |
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| How does Romeo and Benvolio learn of the party at the Capulet mansion? |
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| The servant has Romeo read the letter of invitation |
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| What subject does Lady Capulet wish to discuss with Juliet? |
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| How does Juliet respond to Lady Capulets discussion on marrying Paris? |
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| She has no interest in marrying him |
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| What does Lady Capulet instruct Juliet to do the night of the party at the Capulet mansion? |
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| She wants Juliet to look at Paris and see if she likes him |
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| What is revealed about Romeo's character when he falls in love with Juliet at first sight? |
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| Romeo changes easily, and is inconsistent with his behavior and emotions |
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| What does Romeo compare Juliet to in his soliloquy? |
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He compares her to light;
"Juliet is the sun" |
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| Who detects Romeo's presence in the Capulet mansion? |
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| How is Tybalt's behavior at the mansion consistent with his behavior earlier in scene i? |
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| He is reckless and aggressive |
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| Why does Capulet restrain Tybalt at the party? |
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| He doesn't want any fighting at the Capulet party |
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| How do Romeo and Juliet discover one another's identity? |
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| The nurse tells Romeo that Juliet is a Capulet, and Juliet that Romeo is a Montague |
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