In the Prologue, Romeo and Juliet are referred to as what kind of lovers?
star crossed lovers.
Where is the setting?
Verona, Italy
Who do Sampson and Gregory work for?
Capulet
Abraham and Balthasar work for ...
Montague
Who is involved with the altercation in the city?
Gregory, Sampson, Abraham, Balthsar, Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt, Capulet and Montegue
Tybalt is known as ... (temperament)
Hot head
Why is the Prince angry and what does he promise and threat he makes?
The Capulet family starts a fight with the Montagues and disturbs the peace. He threatens death as a punishment.
Two young Capulet servants swagger across the stage considering it an insult that they might have to carry what?
coal
Why does this opening scene kick off the conflict between the two houses? There have been many fights before. The Prince says that there have been three.
Because the Prince issued them a sentence that declares anyone who fights must die.
What does Shakespeare mean by "star-crossed" lovers?
The position of the stars when the lovers were born was not favorable and thus will end in doom and death.
What is the name of the poetic form that Shakespeare uses for the Prologue? How many lines are there? What is the rhyming pattern?
Sonnet, 14 lines, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Who is Romeo in love in the beginning?
Rosaline
Why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the party?
He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
What is Romeo's reaction after he glimpses Juliet at the Capulets' feast?
He falls in love with her.
What does Prince Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?
Punish them with death.
Who is interested in marrying Juliet and has a conversation with Capulet asking his permission?
Paris
